Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Rebels and the Raj

Question:

Which of the following statements is incorrect about Ahmadullah Shah in the context of 1857 uprising?

Options:

He was one of the Maulavi who played an important role in the 1857 uprising.

He was elected as Leader of the 22nd Native Infantry.

He fought in the famous battle of Plassey in which the British forces under Henry Lawrence were defeated.

All of the above.

Correct Answer:

He fought in the famous battle of Plassey in which the British forces under Henry Lawrence were defeated.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- He fought in the famous battle of Plassey in which the British forces under Henry Lawrence were defeated.

Option 1- He was one of the Maulavi who played an important role in the 1857 uprising.
Option 2- He was elected as Leader of the 22nd Native Infantry.
Option 3- He fought in the famous battle of Plassey in which the British forces under Henry Lawrence were defeated. (INCORRECT)
Option 4- All of the above.

The Battle of Chinhat was between British forces and Indian rebels, at Chinhat (or Chinhut), Oude (Awad/Oudh). The British were led by The Chief Commissioner of Oude, Sir Henry Lawrence. Ahmadullah Shah was one of the Maulavi who played an important role in the 1857 uprising. He was elected as Leader of the 22nd Native Infantry. He fought in the famous battle of Chinhat in which the British forces under Henry Lawrence were defeated.