The Sacred Cow Controversy
In 1859 India, a rumor spread that British officers had insulted Hindu beliefs by allowing sacred cows to be herded through temples. Though the story was likely false, the outrage was real. Mobs formed, soldiers clashed, and rebellion erupted in several provinces.
Though part of broader unrest, this particular trigger highlights how cultural insensitivity — even rumored — can lead to deadly consequences. It’s a timeless reminder that respect matters, especially around sacred things. And cows. Definitely cows.
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