Mangal Pandey belonged to which Native Infantry?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 34 N.I
Explanation:
• Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 6th Company of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (B.N.I.) regiment.
• He became a pivotal figure in the events leading up to the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
• On March 29, 1857, he attacked British officers at the Barrackpore parade ground near Kolkata, protesting the new rifle cartridges rumored to be greased with animal fat.
• He was executed by hanging on April 8, 1857, for his actions.
• Following the incident, the 34th B.N.I. regiment was disbanded on May 6, 1857, as collective punishment.
Information Booster:
• The immediate cause of the rebellion was the introduction of the new Enfield P-53 rifle, whose cartridges had to be bitten open.
• Rumors spread that the grease used on the cartridges was made of beef and pork fat, offensive to both Hindus and Muslims, thus triggering widespread discontent among sepoys.
• The 1857 rebellion is also known as the First War of Indian Independence or the Sepoy Mutiny.
Additional Knowledge:
20 N.I (Option a)
• The 20th Native Infantry was one of the key regiments stationed in Meerut that participated in the open revolt on May 10, 1857, after their comrades were imprisoned for refusing the cartridges.
38 N.I (Option c)
• The 38th Native Infantry was stationed in Delhi and joined the rebellion when the Meerut mutineers arrived in the city on May 11, 1857, subsequently helping to capture the city and declare Bahadur Shah Zafar as the Emperor of India.
24 N.I (Option d)
• The 24th Native Infantry was present in the Peshawar region during the events of 1857; while the area saw unrest, the British managed to maintain control through strategic military actions, including disarming potentially rebellious units like the 24th.