Presents the official records of the trial in the death sentence of Mangal Pandey hailed by many as the one who initiated India's first war of independence in 1857. The trials records throw fresh light on Pandey's role in the first war of independence, leaving the responsibility of discerning an accident from a deliberate act of rebellion solely with the leader.

'Come out! Get ready! It's for our religion! From biting these cartridges we shall become infidels!' On a sleepy Sunday afternoon in March 1857, an agitated sepoy in the English East India Company's 34th Native Infantry marched on to the parade ground in Barrackpore, exhorting his comrades to join him in protecting their religion from the Europeans. When British officers arrived to arrest him, he drew his sword on them and then turned his musket on himself. As he was led off to the gallows a few days later, Mangal Pandey passed into history and legend as the man who single-handedly started the 1857 Rising. But who was the real Mangal Pandey? A dashing, heroic figure, as portrayed by Aamir Khan in the film The Rising? A flery patriot who embarked on a suicidal mission to defend his country's honour? Or just an ordinary sepoy who, in a state of intoxication, committed a foolhardy act for which he was hanged?Lively, thought-provoking as well as scholarly, Rudrangshu Mukherjee's analysis of this emotive episode in Indian history presents a vivid picture of life in the barracks of the East India Company's cantonments in 1857, describes the social customs and military regulations that governed the daily routines of Mangal Pandey and other Indian sepoys, and examines the controversies and unrest that foreshadowed the 1857 Rising. Uncovering the hard facts behind the myths and conjectures of popular belief, nationalist rhetoric and cinematic imagination, this book provides, for the first time, a credible portrait of Mangal Pandey as he really was.

The Indian sepoys of the Native Infantry Regiment, in BarrISBN:pore, were appalled when they heard that the catridges they bit into before loading their guns were going to be greased with cow and pig fat. It was an insult to their religious sentiments. The murmurings of dissent rose as the news spread but the Britsh were insentitive to the reasons behind it. And then Mangal Pandey, a sepoy from the Native Infantry, fired the shot that triggered off the First War of Indian Independence.

In the history of Indian freedom struggle, we come across countless names like shining stars in the galaxy. Their deeds were dedicated to the same goalÑto get the nation free from the humiliation of slavery in order to restore its pristine glory. Mangal Pandey is the name of one such lion amongst men, who roared just once to carve an immortal niche in history. He was the brave soldier to give a clarion call in the 1857 revolution.In the history of Indian freedom struggle, we come across countless names like shining stars in the galaxy. Their deeds were dedicated to the same goalÑto get the nation free from the humiliation of slavery in order to restore its pristine glory. Mangal Pandey is the name of one such lion amongst men, who roared just once to carve an immortal niche in history. He was the brave soldier to give a clarion call in the 1857 revolution. Biography of Mangal Pandey: Inspirational Biographies for Children by Harikrishna Devsare: This biography provides a biographical account of Mangal Pandey, the Indian soldier and freedom fighter. With its focus on Indian history and the freedom struggle, "Biography of Mangal Pandey" is a must-read for young readers interested in the legacy of Indian freedom fighters. Key Aspects of the Book "Biography of Mangal Pandey: Inspirational Biographies for Children": Indian Nationalism: The book offers insights into the Indian nationalist movement, highlighting the contributions of Mangal Pandey. Freedom Struggle: The book focuses on the importance of the freedom struggle in shaping Indian history and society, providing valuable information about the different movements and personalities involved in the struggle. Inspiration and Motivation: The book provides a range of inspiring stories and anecdotes, showcasing the power of courage and dedication in achieving social change and political impact. Harikrishna Devsare is a writer and historian who has written extensively on Indian history and culture. "Biography of Mangal Pandey" is one of his popular works.

On March 29, 1857 a Brahmin sepoy shot at a British officer in Barrackpore, Bengal. The incident was not the first of its kind _ or the last. Two months later the British East India Company faced a major civil rebellion and political insurrection/ restoration, accompanied by military mutinies in North India. The event ended British cultural hegemony, revived Indianness and kept alive an alternative Asiatic perspective -western authors still call it ' The Mutiny' but for Indians it was the ' First War of Independence'.This is first book, which deals with Mangal Pandey, the Barrackpore Brahmin sepoy's true story. It reveals unseen aspects of colonial India: the colours of the landscape, the drama of the cantonments, conflicts of love, loyalty and valour, heroism, the modernity of the peasant, law of rebellion and political intrigue, amidst the looming spectre of an Asiatic upheaval. Written from an Indian perspective, marshalling indigenous archival material, the book ruptures all previous, exotic-oriental-Anglicist notions of Asiatic-Indian men and events.

This Combo Collection (Set of 3 Books) includes All-time Bestseller Books. This anthology contains: Mangal Pandey Shaheed Udham Singh Shaheed Bhagat Singh Rajguru Chandrashekhar Azad

Two wars––the 1857 Revolt in PBI - India and the American Civil War—seemingly fought for very different reasons, occurred at opposite ends of the globe in the middle of the nineteenth century. But they were both fought in a PBI - World still dominated by Great Britain and the battle cry in both conflicts was freedom. Rajmohan Gandhi brings the drama of both wars to one stage in A Tale of Two Revolts. He deftly reconstructs events from the point of view of William Howard Russell—an Irishman who was also perhaps the PBI - World’s first war correspondent—and uncovers significant connections between the histories of the United States, Britain and PBI - India. The result is a tale of two revolts, three countries and one century. Into this fascinating story Rajmohan Gandhi weaves the choices of five extraordinary inhabitants of PBI - India—Sayyid Ahmed Khan, Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, Jotiba Phule, Allan Octavian Hume and Bankimchandra Chatterjee—and of three towering figures of PBI - World history—Karl Marx, Leo Tolstoy and Abraham Lincoln—to show the continuities between the nineteenth century and the PBI - World we live in today. Scholarly, insightful and gripping, A Tale of Two Revolts raises new questions about these wars that changed the PBI - World.

Indian Revolutionaries Reading List Part 2: Biography of Mangal Pandey/Biography of Shaheed Bhagat Singh/Biography of Ramprasad Bismil/Biography of Rajguru/Biography of Chandrashekhar Azad/Biography of Ashfaqulla Khan by Harikrishna Devsare; Meenu Sinhal; Kavita Garg; Kavita Garg; Meenu Sinhal; Praveen: This reading list delves into the lives and contributions of Indian revolutionaries who played significant roles in the fight for India's independence from British rule. "Biography of Mangal Pandey" likely explores the life of the brave soldier who sparked the first revolt against British rule in 1857. "Biography of Shaheed Bhagat Singh" sheds light on the life of the iconic freedom fighter and martyr who fearlessly fought for India's freedom and sacrificed his life for the cause. "Biography of Ramprasad Bismil" likely covers the life of the revolutionary poet and freedom fighter who was involved in the Kakori conspiracy and other acts of resistance. "Biography of Rajguru" explores the life of the valiant revolutionary who was a close associate of Bhagat Singh. "Biography of Chandrashekhar Azad" offers insights into the life of the fearless revolutionary who was a key figure in several armed struggles against British rule. "Biography of Ashfaqulla Khan" likely delves into the life of the freedom fighter who was also involved in the Kakori conspiracy. This collection provides a deeper understanding of these heroic revolutionaries and their immense contributions to India's struggle for freedom. Key Aspects of the Book "Indian Revolutionaries Reading List Part 2: Biography of Mangal Pandey/Biography of Shaheed Bhagat Singh/Biography of Ramprasad Bismil/Biography of Rajguru/Biography of Chandrashekhar Azad/Biography of Ashfaqulla Khan": 1. Courageous Indian Revolutionaries: The biographies highlight the lives and bravery of Indian revolutionaries who fought for India's independence. 2. Contributions to Freedom Struggle: The books cover the roles played by these revolutionaries in various acts of resistance and armed struggles against British colonial rule. 3. Martyrdom and Sacrifice: Each biography offers insights into the sacrifices and martyrdom of these valiant leaders in the pursuit of freedom. The authors Harikrishna Devsare, Meenu Sinhal, Kavita Garg, Praveen, and Kavita Garg are likely passionate writers and researchers dedicated to preserving the legacies of these heroic Indian revolutionaries. By compiling biographies of Mangal Pandey, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Ramprasad Bismil, Rajguru, Chandrashekhar Azad, and Ashfaqulla Khan, they provide valuable resources for readers interested in the history, bravery, and sacrifices of these indomitable figures in India's fight for freedom.

The Indian Uprising of 1857 had a profound impact on the colonial psyche, and its spectre haunted the British until the very last days of the Raj. For the past 150 years most aspects of the Uprising have been subjected to intense scrutiny by historians, yet the nature of the outbreak itself remains obscure. What was the extent of the conspiracies and plotting? How could rumours of contaminated ammunition spark a mutiny when not a single greased cartridge was ever distributed to the sepoys? Based on a careful, even-handed reassessment of the primary sources, The Great Fear of 1857 explores the existence of conspiracies during the early months of that year and presents a compelling and detailed narrative of the panics and rumours which moved Indians to take up arms. With its fresh and unsentimental approach, this book offers a radically new interpretation of one of the most controversial events in the history of British India.