Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Rebels and the Raj

Question:

Identify the place from where Nana Sahib led the Revolt of 1857
1. Meerut
2. Delhi
3. Kanpur
4. Lucknow

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

In Kanpur, the sepoys and the people of the town gave Nana Sahib, the successor to Peshwa Baji Rao II, no choice save to join the revolt 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.