The Great Rebellion of 1857 was triggered by the discipline of Indian soldiers who refused to use rifle cartridges greased with pork fat.

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This is true. The use of rifle cartridges greased with pork fat was seen as insulting and insensitive to Hindu and Muslim soldiers, as pork is forbidden in their religions. This led to the rebellion, which soon grew into a larger movement against British rule in India.

The Great Rebellion of 1857 Was Triggered by the Discipline