Mangal Pandey | |
|---|---|
 Depiction of Pandey on a 1984 Indian stamp | |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | 8 April 1857 (aged 30) Barrackpore, Bengal Presidency, Company-ruled India |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Known for | Playing a key role in events preceding the Indian Rebellion of 1857 |
| Military Career | |
| Allegiance |  East India Company |
| Service | Bengal Native Infantry |
| Years of service | 1849–1857 |
| Rank | Sepoy |
| Unit | 34th Regiment |
Mangal Pandey (died 8 April 1857) was an Indian soldier who played a key role in the events that led to the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which resulted in the dissolution of the East India Company and the beginning of the British Raj through the Government of India Act 1858. He was a sepoy in the 34th Regiment of the Bengal Native Infantry. In 1984, the Republic of India issued a postage stamp in his memory. His life and actions have also been portrayed in several Indian cinematic productions.