The Indian Rebellion of 1857: everything you wanted to know
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The Unraveling Tensions Leading to the Rebellion
This chapter examines the underlying causes of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, particularly the controversy over the Enfield cartridges and the rumors surrounding their grease content. It also addresses the discontent among high caste Hindu soldiers due to shifting recruitment practices, all contributing to a volatile social atmosphere.
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