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During the uprising of 1857, which part of India was largely unaffected?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Bengal
  2. Punjab
  3. Awadh
  4. All of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Punjab

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Punjab šŸ“š Explanation: While the 1857 Uprising was intense in Northern and Central India, the Punjab region remained largely peaceful or even supported the British during the revolt. The Sikh soldiers of Punjab played a key role in helping the British recapture Delhi. In contrast, Bengal was the initial spark and Awadh was a major center of resistance.