Question

Who amongst the following leaders of ‘1857’ was the first to lay down his/her life ?

• A. Kunwar Singh
• B. Tantiya Tope
• C. Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi
• D. Mangal Pandey

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Mangal Pandey

• Among the leaders of the Revolt of 1857, Mangal Pandey was the first to lay down his life.

• Key Details:

• Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry of the British East India Company.

• He attacked British officers on March 29, 1857, at Barrackpore (West Bengal), protesting against the use of the Enfield rifle cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat.

• He was arrested and sentenced to death.

• Execution Date: April 8, 1857—making him the first martyr of the revolt.

• Thus, Mangal Pandey was the first leader of the 1857 Revolt to sacrifice his life.