Read the passage and answer the question :
"The sepoys began their action with a signal: firing of the evening gun or sounding of the bugle. They attacked Government buildings. Everything and everybody connected with white man became a target. The British had no answer to the actions of the rebels. British rule, as one British officer noted "collapsed like a house made of cards"."
Who fought in 'Battle of Chinhat', in which the British forces were defeated?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah
Released from jail in Faizabad and elected leader by the mutinous 22nd Native Infantry, Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah fought in the famous Battle of Chinhat, in which the British forces under Henry Lawrence were defeated.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| 20-05 S1* | 22-05 S1* | 18-05 S1* | 23-06 S3 | – |
* A similar question.
NCERT (2026-27): “Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah … Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah was one of the many maulvis who played an important part in the revolt of 1857. Educated in Hyderabad, he became a preacher when young. In 1856, he was seen moving from village to village preaching jehad (religious war) against the British and urging people to rebel. He moved in a palanquin, with drumbeaters in front and followers at the rear. He was therefore popularly called Danka Shah – the maulvi with the drum (danka). British officials panicked as thousands began following the maulvi and many Muslims began seeing him as an inspired prophet. When he reached Lucknow in 1856, he was stopped by the police from preaching in the city. Subsequently, in 1857, he was jailed in Faizabad. When released, he was elected by the mutinous 22 nd Native Infantry as their leader. He fought in the famous Battle of Chinhat in which the British forces under Henry Lawrence were defeated. He came to be known for his courage and power. Many people in fact believed that he was invincible, had magical powers, and could not be killed by the British. It was this belief that partly formed the basis of his authority.” |