Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the name of the gun which was one of the reasons for the for the Mutiny of 1857 in India ?

  1. Colt

  2. Enfield

  3. Kalashnikov

  4. Karbien
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Enfield rifle (specifically the Pattern 1853 Enfield) was a key trigger for the 1857 Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny). Rumors that the rifle's cartridges were greased with pig and cow fat (offensive to Muslim and Hindu soldiers) led soldiers to refuse to use them, sparking the rebellion.

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