Mangal Pandey is famous in Indian history as a freedom fighter who gave his life to free the country from the British raj. He played a key role in the revolt of 1857 also known a Sepoy mutiny of 1857.
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| Mangal Pandey (1827-1857) |
- Mangal Pandey was born in a Hindu Brahmin family in Uttar Pradesh on 19 July 1827.
- He joined the east India company’s army as a Sepoy at an age 22. He was a soldier in the 6th Company of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry.
- He started the revolt in Barrackpore near Kolkata on March 29, 1857 by attacking his British sergeant. He was arrested by the other sepoys.
- He was hanged till death on April 8, 1857. He is also remembered as a first martyr of Indian freedom movement.
- He was a diligent follower of Hinduism. The reason behind the outburst of his anger was a cartridge of a riffle( Enfield P-53 rifle). There was a rumour that the cartridge was greased with fat of cow and pig (in Hindu religion the meat of cow is prohibited).
- A movie ‘The Rising’ (2005) was made on the events of mangal pandey’s life. His picture was also depicted in a postal stamp by Indian government.
Quick Facts about Mangal Pandey
Name: | Mangal Pandey |
D.O.B.: | 19 July 1827 |
Occupation: | Soldier of East india company’ army |
Famous as: | Freedom fighter of indian freedom movement |
Died on: | April 8, 1857 |
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