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History GK · Q138

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Competitive Exams · History GK · question 138

Q138

Who led the revolt of 1857 in Lucknow?

A.
Bahadur Shah Jafar
B.
Jung Bahadur Rana
C.
Begum Hazrat Mahal
Answer
D.
Tatya Tope

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
During the Indian Mutiny, from 1857 to 1858, Begum Hazrat Mahal's band of supporters, led by Raja Jailal Singh, rebelled against the forces of the British; later, they seized control of Lucknow and she declared her son, Birjis Qadra, as the ruler (Wali) of Oudh.