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History GK · Q60

18th Century Revolts And Reform

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 60

Q60

Who was the prominent leader in Lucknow during the Revolt of 1857?

A.
Begum Hazrat Mahal
Answer
B.
Rani Laxmi Bai
C.
Kuar Singh
D.
Bahadur Shah Zafar

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Indian Mutiny of 1857. 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.