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★ High freqWhat triggered the Revolt of 1857?
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SwaCardsWhat triggered the Revolt of 1857?
Greased Enfield cartridges — rumored to use pig and cow fat (offensive to soldiers).
Sepoys had to bite off cartridge tips; Hindu and Muslim soldiers united in outrage.
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