Mangal Pandey
Mangal Pandey (About this sound listen ; 19 July 1827 – 8 April 1857), was an Indian soldier who played a key part in events immediately preceding the outbreak of the Indian rebellion of 1857.Mangal Pandey was a sepoy (private) in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the British East India Company. While contemporary British opinion considered him a traitor and mutineer, Pandey is widely regarded as a freedom fighter in modern India. In 1984, the Indian government issued a postage stamp to commemorate him. His life and actions have also been portrayed in several cinematic productions.
Personal facts
| Birth date | July 19, 1827 |
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| Date of death | April 08, 1857 |
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External resources
- http://swatantrasamar1857cha.blogspot.in
- http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/06/08/stories/2005060800760400.htm
- http://www.india-world.net/india/history/modern/1857.html
- http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/print.php?content_id=72790
- http://www.indianpost.com/viewstamp.php/Alpha/M/MANGAL%20PANDEY
- http://www.peopleforever.org/nfhomepage.aspx?nfid=89
- http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050814/spectrum/book10.htm