Who ignited the spark of freedom that led to the revolt of 1857?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer:(b) Mangal Pandey
Explanation:
· Mangal Pandey is widely regarded as the person who ignited the spark of the 1857 revolt, often referred to as the First War of Indian Independence.
· On March 29, 1857, Mangal Pandey, a sepoy in the British East India Company's army, attacked his British officers in protest against the use of greased cartridges, which he believed were made from animal fat and violated Hindu and Muslim religious practices.
· His actions sparked a larger rebellion among the Indian soldiers and civilians, leading to the widespread uprising against British rule.
Why the other options are incorrect:
· Bhagat Singh: Although a prominent freedom fighter, Bhagat Singh was involved in the struggle much later, in the 1920s and 1930s, not in the revolt of 1857.
· Subhash Chandra Bose: Bose played a significant role in India's independence movement in the 1940s, but not in the 1857 revolt.
· Jawaharlal Nehru: Nehru was an important leader in the Indian independence movement, but he was not associated with the 1857 revolt.