Apr 4, 2025 · Mangal Pandey, Indian soldier whose attack on British officers on March 29, 1857, was the first major incident of what came to be known as the Indian, or Sepoy, Mutiny; in India the uprising is often called the First War of Independence or other similar names.

Pandey is a surname of the Hindu Brahmins communities of Northern and Central India. It is likely to be derived from Sanskrit word pandita, which means a 'spiritual scholar' or 'scholar'.

The meaning of Pandey. Indian (northern states): Brahmin name, from Hindi pāṇḍe ‘knowledgeable’. Compare Pandit. In Hindi pāṇḍe also denotes a person engaged in either of two traditional Brahmin occupations: teaching and cooking.

The Pandey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pandey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 4 Pandey families living in Louisiana.

Jan 5, 2025 · Mangal Pandey was sentenced to death by hanging along with Ishwari Prasad, who was convicted for ordering sepoys not to apprehend Pandey. Pandey was executed on April 8, ten days before the scheduled execution was to take place, in order to curtail the threat of an uprising.

Jan 17, 2023 · But to mutinous sepoys during the Rebellion, Indian infantryman Mangal Pandey was seen as a hero: the first sepoy to fire a loaded gun at a British officer in the lead up to the Indian Revolt. But what motivated Pandey to take such a drastic move, and just how did he feel about that action later during his court martial?

Feb 27, 2025 · Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as the new Chairman of SEBI, succeeding Madhabi Puri Buch. Previously serving as Finance Secretary, Pandey brings extensive experience in financial management and governance, having played key roles in the sale of Air India and the public listing of LIC.

Aug 8, 2024 · Indian (northern states) : Hindu (Brahman) name, Hindi pạ̄ṇde, from Sanskrit pạṇdita ‘scholar’. Compare Pandit. In Hindi pạ̄ṇde, as well as being a family name, also denotes a Brahman engaged in either of two traditional Brahman occupations: teaching and cooking.

Apr 15, 2023 · Mangal Pandey’s act of defiance was a catalyst that sparked a wave of rebellion against British rule across India. His courageous stand against the oppressive British regime inspired thousands of Indians to rise up in protest, seeking freedom from foreign rule.

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