alleryStart learning →The sepoys believed the new cartridges were greased with:
APalm oil mixed with butter
BBeeswax blended with honey
CThe fat of cows and pigs
DPlain fine machine grease
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The fat of cows and pigs
1. A rumour spread about the new rifle cartridges.
2. The men believed they were greased with the fat of cows and pigs.
3. This offended the religious feelings of both Hindus and Muslims.
_Source: syllabus History, 'When People Revolt: 1857 and After' (hess205)_
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