Read the following sentences carefully:

A. He was the successor to Peshwa Baji Rao II.
B. He led the revolt of 1857 in Kanpur.
C. At the end of 1858, when the rebellion collapsed, he escaped to Nepal.

From the options given below, identify the famous rebel leader.

Nana Sahib

The correct answer is Option (3) → Nana Sahib

A. He was the successor to Peshwa Baji Rao II:

• Nana Sahib was adopted by Peshwa Baji Rao II, the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, and was considered his heir. After the annexation of the Maratha territories by the British East India Company, Nana Sahib's claim to his inheritance became a source of conflict.

B. He led the revolt of 1857 in Kanpur:

• Nana Sahib played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and led the uprising in Kanpur. He was involved in the siege of Kanpur and became a central figure in the rebellion in northern India.

C. At the end of 1858, when the rebellion collapsed, he escaped to Nepal:

• After the collapse of the rebellion in 1858, Nana Sahib faced defeat, and there are historical accounts suggesting that he fled and eventually disappeared. The mention of escaping to Nepal corresponds to the uncertain fate and escape of Nana Sahib after the suppression of the rebellion.

Therefore, based on these historical details, the correct identification is 3. Nana Sahib.