Mangal Pandey
MartyrPerson
Sepoy who sparked the Barrackpore uprising
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Bahadur Shah II
LeaderPerson
Last Mughal emperor and symbolic leader of 1857
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Bakht Khan
LeaderPerson
Rebel commander in Delhi
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Mirza Mughal
CoordinatorPerson
Mughal prince and rebel organizer in Delhi
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Mirza Khizr Sultan
CoordinatorPerson
Mughal prince associated with the Delhi phase of the 1857 uprising
He appears in historical accounts as one of Bahadur Shah II's sons who took part in the 1857 rebellion around Delhi, including its military mobilization phase.
Delhi and nearby North Indian theatres during the 1857-1858 anti-colonial uprising against East India Company rule.
He is remembered in rebellion historiography as part of the Mughal wartime leadership circle that became a key target of British retribution after the fall of Delhi.
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Details→Mirza Abu Bakr
CoordinatorPerson
Mughal prince associated with Delhi resistance in 1857
He was tied to the Delhi-centered resistance during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership and mobilization.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Nana Sahib
LeaderPerson
Leader of the Kanpur rebellion
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Tantia Tope
LeaderPerson
Major military strategist of the rebellion
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Azimullah Khan
CoordinatorPerson
Political adviser to Nana Sahib
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Rani Lakshmibai
LeaderPerson
Queen of Jhansi and iconic rebel commander
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Rao Sahib Peshwa
CoordinatorPerson
Maratha rebel leader allied with Tatya Tope
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Ali Bahadur II
LeaderPerson
Nawab of Banda and rebel ally in Bundelkhand
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Begum Hazrat Mahal
LeaderPerson
Regent who led resistance in Awadh
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Birjis Qadr
CoordinatorPerson
Proclaimed ruler of Awadh during the revolt
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah
LeaderPerson
Religious-political leader of the Awadh uprising
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Maulvi Liaquat Ali
LeaderPerson
Leader of the Allahabad uprising
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Kunwar Singh
LeaderPerson
Rebel chief of Jagdishpur in Bihar
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Amar Singh
CoordinatorPerson
Successor commander to Kunwar Singh
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Khan Bahadur Khan Rohilla
LeaderPerson
Leader of the Bareilly uprising
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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Details→Walidad Khan
LeaderPerson
Rebel leader in Bulandshahr region
Associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, or battlefield action in their region.
North and central India during the anti-colonial uprising of 1857-1859.
Remembered in 1857 historiography as part of the coalition that challenged East India Company rule.
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