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Mangal Pandey was a soldier in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry regiment of the British East India Company and is considered one of the pioneers of the Indian independence movement.
According to historians, Mangal Pandey's actions in 1857, including his defiance against British colonial rule, sparked a broader rebellion against the British East India Company. As reported by IANS News, on July 18, 2025, Indians marked the anniversary of Pandey's actions, which led to the first shot being fired in the 1857 Indian Rebellion. A feature article highlighted the significance of Pandey's resistance against the British.