The entire protest against the celebrations began with Mangal Pandey , joined by Rani Lakshmi Bai , Maulavi Ahmedullah Shah , Rao Sahib , Tantia Tope , Azimullah Khan , Kunwar Singh , Rajput chief of Jagadishpur , Firuz Saha , Pran Sukh Yadav and Rao Tula Ram of Rewari , who refused food and water against the leaders and people of India for letting down every single person who fought for freedom .