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Much of the life of an Indian citizen was governed by their caste- or social position. Many were Hindu, and some were Moslem. The rumor began that the bullets of the cartridges were lubricated with beef tallow (fat) or pig fat. Since the cow is a sacred animal in the Hindu religion, and the pig is an unclean animal in the Moslem religion, and the paper cartridges were used by BITING the end off the cartridge (before pouring the powder down the barrel) a rumor began that this was a plan by the English to break the caste of the Sepoys by exposing them to a forbidden practice. The resistance by the Sepoys was poorly handled, and was the start of the "Indian Mutiny". In fact, neither beef tallow nor pig fat was used on the cartridges- but rumors can be very damaging.
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Did the sepoys in the sepoy mutiny use the british cartridges?
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Who was the first Indian soldier to refuse to use the greased cartridges?
thiruvanthapuram pandey patil
Why did the Sepoy refuse to use the rifle cartridges?
Much of the life of an Indian citizen was governed by their caste- or social position. Many were Hindu, and some were Moslem. The rumor began that the bullets of the cartridges were lubricated with beef tallow (fat) or pig fat. Since the cow is a sacred animal in the Hindu religion, and the pig is an unclean animal in the Moslem religion, and the paper cartridges were used by BITING the end off the cartridge (before pouring the powder down the barrel) a rumor began that this was a plan by the English to break the caste of the Sepoys by exposing them to a forbidden practice. The resistance by the Sepoys was poorly handled, and was the start of the "Indian Mutiny". In fact, neither beef tallow nor pig fat was used on the cartridges- but rumors can be very damaging.
Causes of the sepoy mutiny?
Introduction of enfield rifles,low salary given to Indian sepoys,more no, of Indian sepoys,defeat of british in afghan war,death of Mangal Pandey,refuse of apporx.85 sepoys to touch gresed cartiridge etc.
Does India still use Sepoys?
Nah, there use narwhals now.
Immediate causes of the Sepoy Rebellion?
The Sepoy Rebellion, also called the Indian War of Independence, was started to rid the peoples of India of their British conquerors. Indian troops called sepoys worked for the English East India Company that ruled India on behalf of the British Empire. The British generally ignored Indian traditions of religion and caste, and the sepoys learned that their rifle cartridges were greased with the fat of cows (sacred to Hindus) and pigs (untouchable by Muslims). Eighty-five sepoys who refused to use the cartridges were convicted of mutiny, sentenced to prison, beaten and dishonored. The Sepoy Rebellion started in response to this treatment when other sepoys revolted on May 10, 1857. They freed the imprisoned sepoys along with hundreds of political prisoners, and the mob killed forty British officers and civilians. Other Indian regiments, along with Indian princes and their followers, then joined the mutiny in an attempt to restore their culture and rid themselves of British rule. The rebellion quickly spread throughout much of India.
What upset the sepoys during the British East India Company's rule of India?
They were paid less than British soldiers. They were required to serve overseas. Rifle cartridges that supposedly were greased in animal fat were introduced.
What did the sepoys do to take revenge on the Bristish?
The sepoys revenge came with the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
What might the decision to grease the sepoys cartridges with beef and pork fat reveal about the British attitude towards Indians?
The cartridges were NOT in fact made with this fat and were made with beeswax and linseed oil instead. When Sepoys heard these rumours, it was suggested that natives be given the means to manufacture their own for assurance. This was taken by many to mean that the rumours were true. See related links for more details original answer: 'This action could reveal contempt on Britain's part to the beliefs and lifestyles of the Muslim and Hindu populations. Also, the British may have been trying to force the sepoys into Christianity.'
Which cartridges would one need to use with the HP Designjet 800?
The cartridges one would need to use with the HP Designjet 800 are the Genuine HP 82 ink cartridges. These cartridges can be found and bought online.
What was one specific rule put in place by the east India company that angered and offended sepoys?
They were paid less than British soldiers. They were required to serve overseas. Rifle cartridges that supposedly were greased in animal fat were introduced.
What might the decision to grease the sepoy's cartridges with beef and pork fat reveal about british attitude toward Indians?
The cartridges were NOT in fact made with this fat and were made with beeswax and linseed oil instead. When Sepoys heard these rumours, it was suggested that natives be given the means to manufacture their own for assurance. This was taken by many to mean that the rumours were true. See related links for more details original answer: 'This action could reveal contempt on Britain's part to the beliefs and lifestyles of the Muslim and Hindu populations. Also, the British may have been trying to force the sepoys into Christianity.'
