Which of the following war/battle is associated with the hanging of Mangal Pandey? 

Key Points

• Mangal Pandey was a key figure in the events leading up to the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
• He was a sepoy (soldier) in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry regiment of the British East India Company.
• Mangal Pandey is known for his attack on British officers on 29 March 1857, which is considered one of the first acts of rebellion against British rule in India.
• Following his actions, Mangal Pandey was arrested and subsequently hanged on 8 April 1857.
• The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence, was a major, but ultimately unsuccessful, uprising in India against the rule of the British East India Company.

Additional Information

• The rebellion began on 10 May 1857 in the town of Meerut and soon spread to other regions including Delhi, Kanpur, and Lucknow.
• The causes of the rebellion included widespread resentment against British economic policies, the annexation of Indian states, and the use of Indian soldiers to further British interests.
• The rebellion led to significant changes in British policies towards India, including the end of the East India Company's rule and the establishment of direct control by the British Crown.
• The events of 1857 are commemorated in India as a key moment in the struggle for independence from British rule.