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Who led the Revolt of 1857 in the city of Lucknow?

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

Answer options

  1. Begum Hazrat Mahal
  2. Rani Lakshmibai
  3. Nana Sahib
  4. Kunwar Singh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Begum Hazrat Mahal

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Begum Hazrat Mahal šŸ“š Explanation: During the Great Revolt of 1857, the rebellion in Lucknow (Awadh) was fiercely led by Begum Hazrat Mahal. She took charge after her husband, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, was exiled by the British. She declared her young son as the Nawab and organized a strong armed resistance against the British forces.