Mangal Pandey

A well-known Indian freedom warrior named Mangal Pandey is frequently credited with inspiring the 1857 uprising against the British, widely regarded as India's first war for independence. He led the sepoy mutiny, which ultimately resulted in the 1857 revolt, while serving in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the East India Company's army.

Midway through the 1850s, when a new Enfield rifle was introduced in India, his largest conflict with the company started. There were rumors that the rifle's cartridges were greased with animal fat, notably cow and pig fat. The usage of the cartridges caused the Indian troops to mutiny against the company since it went against their religious principles. On March 29, 1857, Pandey and his fellow sepoys rebelled against the British officers, even making an effort to kill them. On April 18, he was detained and given a death verdict. But on April 8, British officials murdered him ten days early because they expected a sepoy insurrection.

Born: 19 July 1827, Nagwa
Died: 8 April 1857, Barrackpore
Occupation: Sepoy (soldier)
Cause of death: Execution by hanging
Known for: Indian independence fighter