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Remembering India's first war of Independence: Revolt of 1857

New Delhi: India will be celebrating its 67th Independence day on 15th August 2013, but how many of us today know about the struggle and sacrifices of heroes to free India from the clutches of

India TV News Desk Updated on: August 02, 2013 12:07 IST


The flashpoint was reached when soldiers were asked to bite off  paper cartridges for their rifles which they believed were greased with animal fat, namely beef and pork. This was against the religious beliefs of Hindus and Muslims respectively. Bengal, Bombay Presidency and Madras Presidency largely remained clam, and in Punjab, the Sikh princes backed the East India Company by providing soldiers and support.










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