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1857 Figures

Sipahi Revolt

Full list of figures, martyrs, coordinators, and collectives associated with 1857.

Full Figure List

40 profiles

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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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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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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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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Mirza Khizr Sultan

CoordinatorPerson

Mughal prince and field commander in the 1857 uprising

He was associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 through leadership, mobilization, and battlefield action in North and central India.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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