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Who was Mangal Pandey?
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Solution
- Mangal Pandey was a Brahmin Indian soldier (sepoy) in the British East India Company's army who played a key role in the events leading up to the First War of Independence in 1857.
- He is best known for revolting against British officers at Barrackpore, refusing to use the new rifle cartridges, which were rumoured to be greased with cow and pig fat.
- His actions made him a symbol of resistance against British rule in India.
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Beginning of 1857 Indian Uprising
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