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What was the event that triggered the revolt of 1857?

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Indian soldiers were forced to use cartridges allegedly coated with pig and cow fat.
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The British started indiscriminately destroying mosques and temples.
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The British abolished the practice of Sati, which enraged the Hindus.
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The British forced the Muslims to start eating beef.
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The correct option is A Indian soldiers were forced to use cartridges allegedly coated with pig and cow fat.
Religious sentiments of the Indian soldiers were hurt when they were asked to use cartridges, allegedly coated with pig and cow fat. So they revolted.

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