MatadinValmiki : The Real Hero of the 1857, First Freedom Struggle

Maatadin a Native Hero was a Lashkar or in subordinate service of British Army during 1857 revolt or First Indian Independence War to Videshi British call as Sepoy Mutiny. Maatadin was from Hindu Religion which is separate from Videshi Brahmin Dharm. Maatadin whose Surname was Valmiki and by profession as Bhangi in British army was treated lower Hindu by Videshi Brahmins and Videshi British too.Maatadin was called Atishudra or Untouchable and employed as Lashakr in British Army during the Mutiny of 1857 .

We call Maatadin as First Hero and Native Hero Martyr of 1857 Indian War for Independence as he fought both Videshi Brahmins and Videshi British at a time.Maatadin asked Videshi Brahmin,MangalPande and other Videshi Brahmins what religion they have in British Army. He said in Army all are one and equal no lower, upper and untouchable by caste or varn . To which MangalPande did not agree as he said his religion is Brahmin Religion as he is Brahmins and he told Maatadin that Maatadin is Native Hindu and therefore, lower to Brahmins.MangalPande disallowed water to Maatadin from the common water pot kept at Army place. On which, Maatadin objected and told Pande that Pande is no more Brahmins as he removes cartridge of cow fat applied to bullets before fire. He told even those Muslims who were treating Native Non Brahmin Hindus as lower like Brahmins treating to Non Brahmin Hindus. He told Muslims also that pig fat is also applied to cartridges. As Satya Hindu Dharm objected neither Cow fat nor to Pig fat. This insult made by Native Hero Non Brahmin Hindu DahrmiMaatadin was so bitter and derogatory, it ignited hate among Videshi Brahmins and Muslims against VideshiBritish .

Muslim Rulers and Brahmin Petty Officials like Peshwa, Laxmibai came together against Videshi British and Mutiny of 1857 took place in the British Army which is known as Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 in the British Hindustan history. Brahmins, Muslims, British wrote their history glorifying themselves ignoring the fact that Native Non Brahmin Hindus fought against British, Brahmins and Muslims at a time showing them their place and the same was done by Native Hero Maatadin . He was later tried by British rulers and hanged him even before Mangal Pandey was hanged on 8 April, 1857. The Mutiny took place around in January, 1857.

Maatadin is the Real Hero of First Independence War of Hindustan as he challenged all Videshi forces like Brahmins, British and Mughals . We Salute this Native Hero Maatadin.

Maatadin always fought against injustice , inequality against slavery.

As their Martyr dates are lost in history and therefore, we remember them on Constitution Day 26 November, the Native Rule Day !