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What sparked the Sepoy Rebellion?

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The British, who controlled India at the time, put parts of pigs and cows (holy foods in the religions of most India) and their soldiers, the Sepoy, refused to use them. They were put in irons, but their comrads rescued them and the rebellion began.
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British disregard for Hindu and Muslim religious customs .

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