March 29, 2015 2:29 pm
Mangal Pandey was the sepoy who fired the first shot against the British starting the ‘1857 Sepoy Mutiny’ as the British called it. It was on 29th March 1857. The war started, escalated and many places, including cantonments were captured by these freedom fighters. But the gains could not be sustained and the British, with their better arms and discipline recaptured every thing. Many sepoys were killed. Many were captured and killed.
And Mangal Pandey was one of them. He was hanged on 8th April 1857 to show an example to other sepoys.
We have won freedom with the sacrifice of lakh and lakh such martyrs and ordinary people. My homage to Mangal Pandey!
Posted by VAN NAMBOODIRI
Categories: History
Tags: Independence War 1857
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i share this .There are many historical events during the period from 1857 to 1947 which the present generations should be made aware .unfortunately the elements whic were not parties to this struggle are distorting the historical facts.They supported and are feudal and colonial powers.This is a critical period for people of the country.mnreddy
By Narasimha Reddy on March 30, 2015 at 8:54 am
I agree with you.
By vannamboodiri on March 30, 2015 at 11:16 am