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Question
What did Mangal Pandey do?
Answer in Brief
Solution
- Mangal Pandey openly revolted against British officers on March 29, 1857, at Barrackpore, refusing to use the new rifle cartridges rumoured to be greased with cow and pig fat.
- He attacked British officers, which sparked unrest among Indian soldiers. He was hanged consequently; this resulted in a general uprising in Meerut, Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow and Jhansi.
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Beginning of 1857 Indian Uprising
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Chapter 1: The First War of Independence, 1857 - EXERCISES [Page 23]
