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Which Indian sepoy in the British army played a key part in events immediately preceding the outbreak of the Indian rebellion of 1857?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Mangal Pandey

Mangal Pandey's Role in 1857 Rebellion Precursors

The question asks to identify the specific Indian sepoy whose actions were crucial in the events immediately before the Indian Rebellion of 1857 began.

Key Figure Identification

  • Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry of the British Indian Army.
  • His actions, specifically refusing to use the controversial new greased cartridges and attacking British officers in March 1857, are widely considered a major spark that ignited the larger Indian Rebellion of 1857.
  • The other options, Bhagat Singh and Lokmanya Tilak, were prominent leaders in India's later freedom struggle, not directly involved in the events preceding the 1857 revolt. Mangal Singh is not historically recognized for this specific role.

Conclusion

Therefore, Mangal Pandey is the correct answer as he played a pivotal part in the events immediately preceding the outbreak of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

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