Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Rebels and the Raj

Question:

Who among the following was the successor to Peshwa Baji Rao II?

Options:

Peshwa Baji Rao III

Nana Sahib

Nawab Wajid Ali Shah

Birjis Qadr 

Correct Answer:

Nana Sahib

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Nana Sahib

In Kanpur, the sepoys and the people of the town gave Nana Sahib, the successor to Peshwa Baji Rao II, no choice but to join the revolt of 1857 as their leader. 

At the end of 1858, when the rebellion collapsed, Nana Sahib escaped to Nepal. The story of his escape added to the legend of Nana Sahib’s courage and valour.