What objections did the sepoys have to the new cartridges that they were asked to use?

Sepoys’ Objections to New Cartridges:
1. Animal Fat in Cartridges: The cartridges were greased with animal fat, offending religious sentiments.

2. Hindu Objections: Hindu sepoys objected to beef fat (considered sacred) in the cartridges.

3. Muslim Objections: Muslim sepoys objected to pork fat (considered haram) used in the cartridges.

4. Religious Offense: Both Hindu and Muslim sepoys found the use of these cartridges offensive and a violation of their religious beliefs.

5. Fear of Defilement: Sepoys feared defilement of religious beliefs, leading to social and spiritual consequences.

These objections over the cartridges’ contents were a key catalyst for the widespread discontent among the sepoys, ultimately contributing to the outbreak of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British.