Mangal Pandey Death Anniversary 2024: Today is the death anniversary of Mangal Pandey, the great leader of the 1857 revolution who rebelled against the British rule. Let us tell you that soldier Mangal Pandey of Barrackpore Regiment was hanged on this day, 8 April 1857. Here we are going to tell unheard things about Mangal Pandey.
Mangal Pandey Death Anniversary 2024: Unheard things about Mangal Pandey
Mangal Pandey joined the British Army at the age of 22. He was part of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI), a regiment under the British India Company’s army.
They rebelled against the East India Company when they issued cartridges that were allegedly laced with the fat of cows and pigs. This was insulting to the religious beliefs of Hindus and Muslims of the country.
In 1857, Mangal Pandey led a rebellion against the British, also known as the First War of Indian Independence or the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.
Mangal Pandey attacked two British officers on March 29, 1857. After this, he was hanged at Barrackpore on April 8, 1857.
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He was only 29 years old when he was hanged.
The rebellion started by Mangal Pandey reached other parts of the country and inspired people to fight against the British Empire.
After this huge mass movement, the British were forced to understand the problem and passed new rules through the Government of India Act, 1858.
Mangal Pandey Death Anniversary 2024: Know how Mangal Pandey died
Eventually Pandey’s numbers dwindled and he placed his gun on his chest and pressed its trigger. He was taken to the hospital. He recovered and was put on trial within a week. Mangal Pandey was hanged on 8 April 1857. While the execution date was actually set for April 18, it was brought forward to quell any possibility of rebellion. However, Pandey’s attack on British officials proved to be an inspiration. Later, a rebellion broke out in Meerut which ultimately led to the Revolt of 1857.
Mangal Pandey Death Anniversary 2024: Memorial postage stamp in the name of Mangal PandeyMangal Pandey Death Anniversary 2024: Memorial postage stamp in the name of Mangal Pandey
Mangal Pandey is seen as a freedom fighter and inspirational person in the country. His life has been the subject of a movement as well as a stage play. A commemorative postage stamp in his honor was issued by the Government of India in 1984.