- Legendary Sepoy Mangal Pandey was remembered on his death anniversary.
- About Mangal Pandey (1827 - 1857)
- He was a resident of Ballia (Uttar Pradesh).
- He joined 34th Bengal Native Infantry of the British East India Company.
- Key Contributions
- Influenced by example of his compatriots in Behrampur, he refused to use greased cartridges.
- Broke into open mutiny on March 29, 1857, at Barrackpore near Calcutta, which also ignited fire of Revolt of 1857.
- Later, he was court-martialed and hanged at Barrackpore on April 8, 1857.
- Values: Courage, Determination, Patriotism, Leadership, etc.
