The Rebellion of 1857 was fueled by political and social discontent, British oppression, and the introduction of the Enfield rifle, the cartridges of which were greased with a mixture of pig and cow lard. To have oral contact with the lard was an insult to both Muslims and Hindus. Another major reason was the annexation of Oudh by Lord Dalhousie.
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