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The correct answer is Mac Mason.

• Battle of Bithora –
  • 8 September 1857 (Pali) was fought between the army commander of the revolutionaries, Thakur Kushal Singh and Captain Heathkot from the British side and the revolutionaries win.
• Battle of Chelawas –
  • 18 September 1857 (Pali) In this, there is a war between Kushal Singh and AG George Patrick Lawrence and Kushal Singh wins.
  • Nickname - Kala-Gora War
  • Jodhpur's political agent Mac Mason was killed in the "Kala-Gora War".
  • The rebels had hanged his severed head at the gate of Auwa fort. On 20 January 1858, the British army under the leadership of Brigadier Holmes attacked Auwa.

Important Points

• Sandler and Kantam were assassinated by rebels in Kota State during the Revolt of 1857.
• Alexander (son of George Patrick Lawrence) was killed by the Jodhpur Legion Corps in the Erinpura Cantonment during the Revolt of 1857.

The correct answer is The Revolt of 1857.

Key Points

• Bholenath Tiwari was a freedom fighter who actively participated in The Revolt of 1857, India's first war of independence against British colonial rule.
• The Revolt of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Independence, began on 10 May 1857, in Meerut and spread across northern and central India.
• Bholenath Tiwari is remembered for his efforts to mobilize locals and soldiers against the oppressive practices of the East India Company during the rebellion.
• The revolt was marked by widespread participation from soldiers, peasants, and local leaders across different regions of India, including figures like Rani Lakshmibai, Tantia Tope, and Bahadur Shah Zafar.
• Though the revolt was ultimately suppressed by the British in 1858, it laid the foundation for future organized resistance movements against British rule in India.

Additional Information

• Causes of the Revolt of 1857:
  • Political: The Doctrine of Lapse and annexation policies of Lord Dalhousie angered Indian rulers.
  • Economic: Exploitation of resources and high taxes alienated peasants and artisans.
  • Social and Religious: British interference in Indian customs and religious practices caused resentment.
  • Military: Discontent among Indian soldiers (sepoys) due to discrimination and the introduction of the Enfield rifle cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat.
• Key Leaders of the Revolt:
  • Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi
  • Nana Sahib in Kanpur
  • Begum Hazrat Mahal in Awadh
  • Tantia Tope and Mangal Pandey (a key figure who initiated the rebellion among sepoys).
• Significance of the Revolt:
  • Although unsuccessful, the revolt marked the beginning of India's nationalist movement.
  • It led to the dissolution of the East India Company in 1858 and the establishment of direct British Crown rule over India.
• Aftermath of the Revolt:
  • The British government implemented reforms, including the Indian Councils Act of 1861, to pacify Indians.
  • The British army underwent reorganization to prevent future uprisings, ensuring a higher ratio of British troops to Indian soldiers.

Only one of the above statements is incorrect.

 Key Points1. Shah Mal, a Jat from Barout, led a village uprising against British land revenue policies.
✅ Correct

• Shah Mal belonged to a Jat cultivator clan in Barout, Uttar Pradesh.
• He organized a rebellion due to oppressive British land revenue demands.
• He mobilized village headmen and peasants to resist British rule.

2. He turned a British bungalow into a court and ran a local intelligence network.
✅ Correct

• Shah Mal took over an English officer's bungalow and used it as a "hall of justice".
• He settled disputes and organized local intelligence, disrupting British communications.

3. Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah, known as Danka Shah, supported the British at Chinhat.
❌ Incorrect

• Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah fought against the British at the Battle of Chinhat.
• He led the mutinous 22nd Native Infantry, defeating British forces under Henry Lawrence.
• So this is factually wrong.

4. He was believed to have magical powers and was seen as invincible.

✅ Correct

• While this was a popular belief, it is based on folk perception, not verifiable historical action.
• Many followers believed he had magical powers, but this is not a factual achievement or event.
• For the purpose of accurate statement count, this is not counted as “correct”.

The correct answer is Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhara.

• Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhara was the leader of 'Paika Rebellion' of 1817.

Key Points

• The rebellion took place due to the British' improper handling of the revenue system in 1803.
• Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhara was the military chief of the King of Khurda.
• Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhara was also called as Paika Bakshi.
• It is also known as The first war of independence.

Additional Information

• Veer Surendra Sai was a freedom fighter from Odisha.
  • Veer Surendra Sai, Jharsuguda airport of Odisha is named after him.
• Tirath Singh was the Khasi Chief of the Syiemlieh clan and a freedom fighter. 

The correct answer is of lack of planning and leadership.

• The 1857 Mutiny failed mainly because of a lack of planning and leadership.

Key Points

• The Revolt of 1857 was localized and poorly organized.
• Due to a lack of communication facilities, the sepoys of the widely dispersed cantonments could not act simultaneously in a concerted manner.
  • The sepoys lacked a common ideal before them.
  • The sepoys at Delhi decided to recovery the glory of the Mughal.
  • At Gwalior and Kanpur, Nana Sahib was proclaimed a Peshwa.
  • Rani Lakhmi Bai fought for her Jhansi.
  • The orthodox section among the Hindus and the Muslims was concerned with their religions.
  • There was no unity among the Hindus and the Muslims.
• Some of the reasons for the failure of the 1857 revolt were:
  • Lack of effective leadership.
  • Poor organization due to lack of common goal.
  • The rebels fought with old-fashioned weapons while the British used all modern weapons.
  • In many places, the people were scared by the cruelty of the rebels.

The correct answer is C.

• The leader in Mathura during the 1857 Revolt is Devi Singh.
• Kadam Singh was the leader of Meerut during the 1857 Revolt. Hence option C is not correctly matched.

Additional Information

•  Other Places of Revolt of 1857 and Leaders

The correct answer is Lord Canning.

• Lord Canning (1856-62) was the Governor-General of India during the 1857 revolt. 
• Lord Canning served as the Governor-General of India from 1856 to 1862.

Key Points

Lord Canning:

• During his tenure, the Government of India Act, 1858 was passed which created the office of the Viceroy to be held by the same person who was the Governor-General of India.
• Lord Canning also served as the first Viceroy of India.
• The important events during his tenure include:
  • Mutiny of 1857, which he was able to suppress successfully,
  • The passing of the Indian Councils Act, 1861 introduced a portfolio system in India.

Additional Information

• Other important events during Lord Canning:
  • Withdrawal of the “Doctrine of Lapse” was one of the main reasons for the mutiny of 1857. 
  • The introduction of the Code of Criminal Procedure, enactment of the Indian High Courts Act, Indian Penal Code (1858), Bengal Rent Act (1859), the introduction of Income-tax on an experimental basis, etc.
  • Canning passed the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856 which was drafted by his predecessor Lord Dalhousie before the rebellion.
  • He also passed the General Service Enlistment Act of 1856.
  • He established the first three modern Universities in India, the University of Calcutta, the University of Madras, and the University of Bombay.

The correct answer is Maulvi Liaquat Ali.

Key Points

• Maulvi Liaquat Ali
• Maulvi Liaquat Ali was a Muslim religious leader from Allahabad (Prayagraj), in the state of Uttar Pradesh in present-day India.
  • He was one of the leaders in the revolt against the British in 1857.
  • This war was also known as the First War of Independence.
• Hence option 1 is correct. 

​Additional Information

• List of Important Leaders associated with the revolt of 1857 - 
  • Delhi
    • ​Bahadur Shah II
    • General Bakht Khan
  • Lucknow
    • ​Begum Hazrat Mahal
    • Birjis Qadir
    • Ahmadullah
  • Kanpur
    • ​Nana Sahib
    • Rao Sahib
    • Tantia Tope
    • Azimullah Khan
  • Jhansi
    • ​Rani Laxmibai
  • Bihar
    • Kunwar Singh
    • Amar Singh
  • Rajasthan
    • ​Jaidayal Singh
    • Hardayal Singh
  • Farrukhabad
    • ​Tufzal Hasan Khan
  • Assam
    • ​Kandapareshwar Singh
    • Maniram Dutta Baruah
  • Orissa
    • ​Surendra Shahi
    • Ujjwal Shahi

The correct answer is 1859.

Key Points

• The Revolt of 1857 is a major landmark in the history of India against British rule in India.
• The Revolt of 1857 was started on 10th May 1857 at Meerut.
• The introduction of greased cartridges was the immediate cause of the 1857 revolt.
• Heavy taxation was one of the major reasons for the outbreak of the 1857 revolt.
• The peasants had to pay heavy taxes in the form of Land tax during 1857.

Additional Information 

• Mangal Pandey was the first martyr of the 1857 revolt.
• Lord Canning was the governor-general of India during the 1857 revolt.
• The English called the revolt the 'devil's wind'.
• Finally, the revolt of 1857 was suppressed by the British in 1859.
• The control of the Indian administration was passed on to the British crown by the Government of India Act 1858.
• All Indian prisoners except those who committed serious offences were released.

The correct answer is Nana Sahib.

Important Points

• Nana Sahib led the revolt of 1857 in the city of Kanpur.
  • The original name of Nana Sahib was Dhondu Pant.
  • He was the adopted son of the late Peshwa Baji Rao.
  • He was the successor of Peshwa Baji Rao II.
  • Tantia Tope was the general of Nana Saheb in the 1857 revolt.
  • It is believed that Nana Sahib escaped to Nepal when the rebellion collapsed.

Additional Information

• Rani Lakshmi Bai led the revolt of 1857 in Jhansi and Gwalior.
• Begum Hazrat Mahal led the revolt of 1857 in Lucknow, Agra, and Awadh.
• Kunwar Singh led the revolt of 1857 in Jagadishpur, Bihar.

The correct answer is Sepoy Mutiny 1857.

Important Points

• Begum Hazrat Mahal was the second wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.
  • Begum Hazrat Mahal is associated with Sepoy Mutiny 1857.
  • She led the revolt against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
  • Hazrat Mahal worked in association with Nana Saheb and Maulavi of Faizabad.
  • She was the leader of the 1857 revolt in Lucknow, Agra, and Awadh.
  • Begum Hazrat Mahal's tomb is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Additional Information

• The Moplah Revolt 1921 is also called the Malabar Rebellion.
  • It was communal violence between Hindus and Muslims.
  • Thirurangadi is the centre of the Malabar rebellion.
  • Pookottur incident is the main reason behind the Malabar rebellion.
• Paika Revolt 1817 took place in Odisha against the British.
  • Leader: Bakshi Jagabandhu.

The correct answer is Lucknow.

Key Points

• Begum Hazrat Mahal's band of supporters, led by Raja Jalal Singh rebelled against the forces of the British.
• After the recapture of Lucknow by rebel forces led by the Begum and her allies, she crowned her 11-year-old son Birjis Qadras the ruler of Avadh.
• Begum Hazrat Mahal's tomb is located in the central part of Kathmandu near Jama Masjid.
• On 15 August 1962, Mahal was honoured at the Old Victoria Park in Hazratganj, Lucknow for her role in the Great Revolt.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Tipu Sultan.

Key Points

• Tipu Sultan did not participate in the revolt of 1857 against the British.
• Tipu Sultan
  • ​Tipu Sultan was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore.
  • Tipu Sultan was born on 1st December 1751 in Devanahalli, which is located in present-day Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Tipu Sultan succeeded his father Hyder Ali as the ruler of Mysore.
  • He introduced a calendar and a new coinage system.
  • Administrative innovations were introduced during his rule.
  • Between 1775 and 1779, Tipu fought against the Marathas.
  • Tipu signed a peace treaty with the British in 1784.

Additional Information

• Major leaders associated with the Revolt of 1857

The correct answer is Lord Canning.Key Points

• Lord Canning (1856-1862) was the Viceroy of India during the 'Sepoy Mutiny' or the great revolt that took place.
• The Revolt of 1857 is an important landmark in India's history, which occurred during the governor generalship of Lord Canning.
• Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in 1857.
• Event during his regime - 
  • Revolt of 1857
  • Establishment of three universities at Calcutta, Madras and Bombay in 1857
  • Abolition of East India Company and transfer of control to the Crown by the Government of India Act, 1858
  •  Indian Councils Act of 1861 

 Additional Information

• Grievances of Sepoy:
  • Discrimination in payment and promotion.
  • Refusal of the British to pay foreign service allowance while fighting in remote regions such as Punjab or Sindh.
  • Religious objections of the high caste Hindu sepoys to Lord Canning's General Service Enlistment Act (1856) ordering all recruits to be ready for service both within and outside India.

The correct answer is Bihar.

Key Points

• Kunwar Singh was a leader of the Revolt of 1857 from Bihar.

Additional Information 

• Important leader Associated with the Revolt of 1857
  • Barrackpore-Mangal Pandey
  • Delhi-Bahadur Shah II, General Bakht Khan and Hakim Ahsanullah (Chief advisor to Bahadur Shah II)
  • Lucknow- Begum Hazrat Mahal, Birjis Qadir, Ahmadullah (advisor of the ex-Nawab of Awadh)
  • Kanpur- Nana Sahib, Rao Sahib (nephew of Nana), Tantia Tope, Azimullah Khan (advisor of Nana Sahib)
  • Jhansi- Rani Laxmibai
  • Bihar- Kunwar Singh, Amar Singh
  • Allahabad and Banaras-Maulvi Liyakat Ali
  • Faizabad-Maulvi Ahmadullah (He declared the Revolt as Jihad against English)
  • Farrukhabad Tufzal Hasan Khan
  • Bijnaur-Mohammad Khan
  • Muradabad-Abdul Ali Khan
  • Bareilly- Khan Bahadur Khan
  • Mandsor-Firoz Shah
  • Gwalior/Kanpur-Tantia Tope
  • Assam-Kandapareshwar Singh, Manirama Dewan
  • Orissa-Surendra Shahi, Ujjwal Shahi
  • Kullu-Raja Pratap Singh
  • Rajasthan-Jaidayal Singh and Hardayal Singh
  • Gorakhpur-Gajadhar Singh
  • Mathura-Sevi Singh, Kadam Singh