Question

When and where was Mangal Pandey executed?

• A. ${10}^{th}\text{May}1857,\text{Barrackpore}$
• B. $8^{th}\text{April}1857,\text{Barrackpore}$
• C. $8^{th}\text{April}1857,\text{Meerut}$
• D. ${10}^{th}\text{May}1857,\text{Meerut}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $8^{th}\text{April}1857,\text{Barrackpore}$

c. $8^{th}\text{April}1857,\text{Barrackpore}$
Explanation: Mangal Pandey had joined the Bengal Army in $1849$. He was a sepoy (infantryman) in the ${34}^{th}$ Bengal Native Infantry. He played a key part in the events immediately preceding the outbreak of the Indian rebellion of $1857$ Mangal Pandey's execution took place on $8^{th}\text{April}1857.$