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Indian soldier and freedom fighter (1827–1857)

This article is about the Indian soldier and mutineer. For 1983 Indian Hindi-language film, see Mangal Pandey (1983 film).

For the 2005 Indian Hindi-language film, see Mangal Pandey: The Rising. For the Indian politician in the Government of Bihar, see Mangal Pandey (politician).

Mangal Pandey (died 8 April 1857) was an Indian soldier who played a key role in the events that led to the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which resulted in the dissolution of the East India Company and the beginning of the British Raj through the Government of India Act 1858.

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He was a sepoy in the 34th Regiment of the Bengal Native Infantry. In 1984, the Republic of India issued a postage stamp in his memory. His life and actions have also been portrayed in several Indian cinematic productions.

Early life

Main article: Indian Rebellion of 1857

Mangal Pandey was born in Nagwa, a village of upper Ballia district, Ceded and Conquered Provi