Remembering Unsung Heroes of First war of freedom 1857

THERE is good chunk of people in our country having scant knowledge of Indian history holding the view that the war fought in the year 1857 was just a mutiny and a rebellion against the British empire and not a full scale first war of freedom for liberating India from the strong clutches of well established and powerful English empire.

- BY PURAN CHAND SHARMA

But this notion/general impression is far from being the reality. Therefore, with aview to fully understand this proposition, a holistic view has been taken and arrived at the conclusion that it was an all out first war of freedom which laid the rock solid foundation of the edifice of cherished freedom from colonial rule in India. This highly significant first war of freedom was led by committed and dare devil revolutionaries. Itis a matter of great pride for all of us to rememberand pay them our heartfelt salutations and regards. They couldnot achieve their goal but inspired innumerable youth to takeaplungeinto the ongoing grim fight for liberation. Let us have look at their daring deeds in the course of critical times and educate our progeny about theirexemplary sacrifices and impactful contribution:

MANGAL PANDE