Why did Indian soldiers become upset with the British in the days before the Indian Revolt of 1857?

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The British had introduced a new rifle in which the soldiers had to bite off the ends of cartridges that were rumored to be greased with pork and beef fat, which was against the religious beliefs of the Hindu and Muslim soldiers. They believed that the British were purposely trying to convert them to Christianity and that it was part of a larger plot to undermine their religions. This was the main cause of the uprising.

Why Did Indian Soldiers Become Upset with the British in the Days