Mangal Pandey

July 20, 2023

Shaheed Mangal Pandey’s birth anniversary was observed on July 19^th
Often known as First freedom fighter of India, he was born in a town near Faizabad in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
He joined the army of the British East India Company in 1849 and he was made a soldier (sepoy) in the 6th Company of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry.
He revolted against East India Company in 1857 by attacking British officers at military garrison in Barrackpore.
He was sentenced to death and executed on April 7, 1857, in Barrackpore.
The revolt was considered as First War of Independence in India against Britishers.
A postage stamp was issued in the year 1984 in honour of Shaheed Mangal Pandey by the Government of India for his important role in India’s freedom struggle.