Mangal Pandey
(1827-1857)
Indian soldier and freedom fighter
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Mangal Pandey (19 July 1827 – 8 April 1857) was an Indian soldier who played a key part in the events immediately preceding the outbreak of the Indian rebellion of 1857. He was a sepoy (infantryman) in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the British East India Company. In 1984, the Indian government issued a postage stamp to remember him. His life and actions have also been portrayed in several cinematic productions.
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19 July 1827 Nagwa, Ballia district, Awadh
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| Died |
8 April 1857 (aged 29) Barrackpore, Calcutta, Bengal Province, Company India
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| Zodiac | Cancer |
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