Multiple choice general knowledge history

Mangal Pandey who struck the first blow for freedom heralding the outbreak of the revolt of 1857, belonged to

  1. Mathura

  2. Ghazipur

  3. Delhi

  4. Ludhiana
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Explanation

Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry stationed at Barrackpore, but he belonged to Ghazipur district in present-day Uttar Pradesh. His revolt against the British in 1857 is widely regarded as the first act of resistance that sparked the larger uprising.

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