alleryWhich regiment first protested the cartridges on 26 February 1857?
A34th Bengal Native Infantry
B3rd Bengal Light Cavalry
C19th Bengal Native Infantry
D11th Bengal Native Infantry
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 19th Bengal Native Infantry
1. On 26 February 1857 the 19th BNI feared the new cartridges were greased with cow and pig fat.
2. The 34th was Pandey's regiment in March and the 3rd Cavalry refused at Meerut in April.
3. So the 19th is correct.
_Source: Wikipedia, Indian Rebellion of 1857, Onset of the rebellion_
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