alleryThe greased cartridges that triggered the 1857 revolt were meant for which newly introduced rifle?
APattern 1853 Enfield
BMartini-Henry rifle
CLee-Metford rifle
DBrown Bess musket
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Pattern 1853 Enfield
Rumours of cow and pig fat on the cartridges of the Pattern 1853 Enfield offended both Hindu and Muslim sepoys.
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