Shah Mal was killed in a battle against the British in Baraut during the Revolt of 1857, specifically in July 1857.
Hundreds of farmers were killed when a British force attacked the village and hanged the rebels.
Shah Mal was one of them, who was killed during the Revolt of 1857 while leading a fighting force of farmers against the British.
Shah Mal was from Bijroul village near the town of Baraut.