Multiple choice

The first martyr of the 1857 revolt was

  1. Rani of Jhansi

  2. Mangal Pande

  3. an unknown Indian

  4. Tantiya Tope
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mangal Pandey is widely regarded as the first martyr of the 1857 revolt. He was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry who rebelled against his British officers at Barrackpore on March 29, 1857, and was later executed. The Rani of Jhansi, Tantiya Tope, and other leaders became prominent later in the revolt.

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