INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the rulers of India states who allied with the British in suppressing the revolt of 1857.
A
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B
2, 4
C
1, 3, 5, 4
D
1, 2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Option 4, i.e None of the above. Nawab of Bhopal, Holkars of Indore and the Nizam of Hyderabad supported the British during the revolt of 1857.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lord Canning Charles John Canning was the statesman and governor general of India during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. He became the first viceroy of India in 1858. The important events during his tenure include: The Mutiny of 1857, which he was able to suppress successfully.

Detailed explanation-3: -1 Answer. (a) The Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad was a monarch of the Hyderabad State, did not support the revolt of 1857.

Detailed explanation-4: -All the main leaders and Kings of that time participated in this revolt like, Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi, Tantia Tope, Mangal Pandey, Begum Hazrat Mahal, Nana Saheb and many more from all parts of India. But Raja Ranjit Singh was not involved in 1857 rebellion.

Detailed explanation-5: -On 1 November 1858, Queen Victoria issued a proclamation to Indians, which while lacking the authority of a constitutional provision, promised rights similar to those of other British subjects.

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