British Invasion of India| PART - V | FINAL WAR!!!!

As said in last blog post that Awadh was captured by British in 1856. The reason mentioned by them was misgoverning of Awadh. This was the major move by British. In 1857 British announced of New rifle to be used with new cartridge. As soon as new cartridge came rumours waved across country that new cartridge contained flesh of Cow and Pig!!! Now, Cow been scared to Hindus (who were in majority) and Pig been considered as taboo to Muslim. Many people refused to use new cartridge ( because in olden time cartridge need to be cut off by teeth ). Mangal Pandey one of the most brave soldier and freedom fighter was against use of New cartridge, He was angered by the deed of British and he and his fellows thought that British were trying to kill their religion and that was indeed what British were doing!!! On 29 March 1857, he attacked two senior British officer in anger. On 8 April 1857, Mangal Pandey was hanged to death due to attacking officer and this was the BIGGEST Mistake of British!!! Nearly 87 soldier were imprisoned stating that they didn't obey instructions of Senior soldiers. On 10 May 1857 Meerut Soldier release imprisoned soldier and killed British officer. They then joined by released soldier marched toward Delhi and there they were joined by Delhi Soldier and they captured Delhi on 11 May 1857. They in Delhi announced Bahadur Shah Zafar ( Mughal king ) as their leader. Bahadur Shah Zafar refused to do so but was later convinced. Bahadur Shah Zafar's one move made a BIG IMPACT!!! What was that? See in next post till then bye...

                                       To be continued....

Important Date:-

1. 29 March 1857 - Mangal Pandey attacked British officer

2. 8 April 1857 - Mangal Pandey hanged to Death

3. 10 May 1857 - Meerut Captured by Rebel

4. 11 May 1857 - Delhi Captured by Rebel