Mangal Pandey killed which British official?

The correct answer is Lieutenant Baugh.

Key Points

• Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the British East India Company.
• He attacked and wounded Lieutenant Baugh, the Adjutant of his regiment, on March 29, 1857, at Barrackpore.
• This incident is considered a precursor to the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence.
• Pandey's actions were partly motivated by the widespread discontent among Indian soldiers regarding the use of greased cartridges rumored to contain cow and pig fat.

Additional Information

• Indian Rebellion of 1857:
  • It was a major, but ultimately unsuccessful, uprising against the British East India Company’s rule in India.
  • The rebellion began on May 10, 1857, in the form of a mutiny of sepoys of the Company's army in the garrison town of Meerut.
  • It soon erupted into other mutinies and civilian rebellions, mainly in the upper Gangetic plain and central India.
• Greased Cartridge Controversy:
  • The introduction of the new Enfield rifle was a significant factor leading to the mutiny.
  • The cartridges for the rifle were rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, offending both Hindu and Muslim soldiers.
  • Soldiers had to bite the cartridges to load the rifle, which was seen as an attempt to defile their religions.
• Legacy of Mangal Pandey:
  • He is remembered as a hero in India for his role in the early stages of the struggle for independence.
  • Several films and documentaries have been made about his life, highlighting his significance in Indian history.
• Barrackpore:
  • It is a town in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
  • It holds historical significance as the site of Mangal Pandey’s attack on Lieutenant Baugh.
  • The town has a memorial dedicated to Mangal Pandey.