HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Azimullah Khan
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Maulvi Ahmad Shah
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Wajid Ali Shah
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Amirullah Khan
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Detailed explanation-1: -Azimullah Khan (17 September 1830-18 March 1859), also known as Dewan Azimullah Khan, was initially appointed Secretary, and later Prime Minister (hence the prefix Dewan) to Maratha Peshwa Nana Saheb II.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nana Sahib, byname of Dhondu Pant, also spelled Nana Saheb, (born c. 1820-died c. 1859?, Nepal?), a prominent leader in the Indian Mutiny of 1857–58. Although he did not plan the outbreak, he assumed leadership of the sepoys (British-employed Indian soldiers).
Detailed explanation-3: -Baji Rao’s 18-year old son Balaji Baji Rao, known more widely as Nana Saheb, was the Peshwa from 1740 to 1761. He was as able as his father though less energetic.
Detailed explanation-4: -Role of Nana Saheb in the Revolt In June 1857, Nana Saheb attacked the British entrenchment at Kanpur and captured it. In July 1857, the British successfully recaptured Kanpur by defeating Nana Saheb’s forces. It is said that Nana Saheb escaped to Nepal after this. There is no information about his death even today.