Question

I am an Indian sepoy working with the British Army in 1857. I follow the religion of Islam. I am not sure about using the latest Enfield Rifle that replaced the Brown Bess Guns. Identify my concern.

• A. Cartridges greased with lamb fat.
• B. Cartridges greased with cow fat.
• C. Cartridges greased with pig fat.
• D. Cartridges greased with both cow and pig fat.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Cartridges greased with pig fat.

The British replaced the Brown Bess Guns with the Enfield Rifles that had greased cartridges. The cartridges were to be greased with fat from pigs and cows. Pork is forbidden food for Muslims. This contention led the Muslim soldiers to join in the rebellion against the British.