In the context of the Revolt of 1857, Mangal Pandey belonged to which Bengal native Infantry?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 34.
· Mangal Pandey was a soldier in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry.
· Mangal Pandey is widely recognized as one of the first soldiers to rebel against the British East India Company.
· His actions on March 29, 1857, in Barrackpore, are often cited as the spark that ignited the wider Revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence.
· Mangal Pandey was born on 19 July 1827.
· He died on April 8 and his regiment was banned on the 6th of May.
· A postage stamp was being issued on behalf of his name in 1984.
· "Shaheed Mangal Pandey Maha Udyan" is a park in Barrackpore.
Facts to remember:
· Meerut Mutiny: On May 10, 1857, sepoys at Meerut revolted, killing their British officers and marching to Delhi.
· Siege of Delhi: The British recaptured Delhi in September 1857 after a prolonged siege.
· Battle of Kanpur: Nana Sahib led the rebels in Kanpur, but the British recaptured the city in July 1857.
· Jhansi and Rani Lakshmibai: Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi fought valiantly but was defeated and killed in June 1858.