After the Delhi garrisons revolted in May 1857, who accepted the nominal leadership of the revolt?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Bahadur Shah
Option (1) Bahadur Shah — Correct. The Mughal emperor <strong>Bahadur Shah</strong> accepted <strong>nominal leadership</strong> once the Delhi garrisons revolted. Sepoys turned to such old rulers to give the revolt a recognised head.
Option (2) Birjis Qadr — Incorrect. Birjis Qadr, the young son of the deposed Nawab, was proclaimed leader at Lucknow.
Option (3) Nana Sahib — Incorrect. Nana Sahib was the adopted son of the late Peshwa. He led the rebels at Kanpur.
Option (4) Kunwar Singh — Incorrect. Kunwar Singh was a zamindar of Arrah in Bihar who led the rebels there.
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