The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857: The Uprising That Shook the British Empire - History Collection

The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857: The Uprising That Shook the British Empire - History Collection

In early 1857, the introduction of the new Enfield rifle cartridges became the catalyst for widespread rebellion among Indian soldiers, known as sepoys, serving under British command. These cartridges, rumored to be greased with the fat of cows and pigs, offended religious sensibilities deeply held by both Hindu and Muslim sepoys. Hindus revered cows as ...