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Who was the leader of the 'Revolt of 1857' in Kanpur?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Nana Sahib

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Nana Sahib šŸ“š Explanation: Nana Sahib, the adopted son of the last Peshwa Baji Rao II, led the revolt in Kanpur. He was supported by his loyal commander Tantia Tope. His primary grievance was the British refusal to pay him the pension promised to his father. Begum Hazrat Mahal led the revolt in Lucknow, Kunwar Singh in Bihar (Arrah), and Rani Laxmibai in Jhansi.