Mangal Pandey

Mangal Pandey (died on 8 April 1857) was an Indian solider. He was a soldier of the Bengal Army under Company rule in India. He was known for actions in the events immediately preceding the outbreak of the Indian rebellion of 1857.
Early life and career.
Pandey was born in 1827 at Nagwa, a village of upper Ballia district, Ceded and Conquered Provinces (now in Uttar Pradesh). He was born to a Hindu Brahmin family.
He joined the Bengal Army in 1849. He was a sepoy (private solider) at 5th Company of 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI).
Death.
Pandey had revolted against the East India Company because they brought a new weapon. It was called as Enfield Rifle. These rifles had cartridges greased with animal fats. Many Indian soldiers doubted that it was made of cow which is holy animal for Hindu and beef which is not touchable for Muslims. These reasons caused the Sepoy Mutiny. 
He shot two British officers. He was tried in a military court. He was accused of working against Company. He was hanged on 8 April 1857 at Barrackpore in Bengal Presidency.