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Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the Indian army of the British East India Company who is known for his role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
According to historical records, Mangal Pandey's bold act of defiance against the British in 1857 has been celebrated as a symbol of Indian resistance against colonial rule. His birth anniversary on July 19th has sparked a wave of tributes and remembrances on social media platforms, with many users sharing stories and images about his life and struggle. A post on Instagram remembered Mangal Pandey as a hero whose name was largely missing from British Indian school history books for over a century.