SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Mangal Pandey’s actions in 1857 sparked the Indian Mutiny, also often called India’s First War of Independence. The rebellion led to the abolition of the British East India Company in favour of direct British rule. This initiated a period when heightened Indian nationalism steered India toward independence.

Detailed explanation-2: -Role of Mangal Pandey in Revolt of 1857 There were rumors going around that the cartridges’ lubricant was either pig or cow lard. Hindus hold cows in high regard, but Muslims are not allowed to eat pork, which caused the Indian sepoys to get furious. At that time, Mangal Pandey was assigned to the Barrackpore garrison.