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INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Militry Commander of Delhi during 1857 Revolt?
A
Bahadur Shah Zafar
B
Bakht Khan
C
Tatya Tope
D
Nana Saheb
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bakht Khan, (born c. 1797-died 1859), commander in chief of rebel forces in the early stages of the anti-British Indian Mutiny (1857–58).

Detailed explanation-2: -General Bakht Khan led the revolt of 1857 from Bareilly. He had led the troops and brought them to Delhi. He was one of the great rebels in the revolt of 1857.

Detailed explanation-3: -On 31 May 1857, Khan Bahadur Khan Rohilla declared independence at Bareilly-the capital of Rohilkhand. Cow slaughter was banned by him during the celebration of Hindu festivals. Due to the efforts made by Khan Bahadur, the Britishers could not split the Hindus and Muslims to fulfill their imperialist motives.

Detailed explanation-4: -General Bakht Khan. In Delhi, Bahadur Shah was the leader. But the real power lay with the soldiers. Bakht Khan, who had led the revolt of the soldiers at Bareilly, arrived in Delhi on 3rd July 1857.

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