Mangal Pandey

Mangal Pandey
A 1984 Indian stamp depicting Pandey
Born	Nagwa, Ceded Territories, British India
Died	8 April 1857(1857-04-08) (aged 30) Barrackpore, Bengal, British India
Cause of death	Execution by hanging
Occupation	Soldier
Known for	Indian independence fighter
Military Career
Allegiance	East India Company
Service/branch	Bengal Army
Years of service	1849–1857
Rank	Sepoy
Unit	34th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry

Mangal Pandey was an Indian soldier who played a key role in the events taking place just before the outbreak of the Indian rebellion of 1857. He was a sepoy (infantryman) in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the British East India Company. In 1984, the Indian government issued a postage stamp to remember him. His life and actions have also been portrayed in several cinematic productions.