HISTORY
MODERN INDIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Wajid Ali Shah
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Begum Hazrat Mahal
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Asaf-ud-daula
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Begum Zeenat Mahal
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Detailed explanation-1: -During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Begum Hazrat Mahal’s band of supporters rebelled against the forces of the British under the leadership of Raja Jalal Singh; they seized control of Lucknow, and she took power as the guardian of her minor son, Prince Birjis Qadr, whom she had declared as the ruler (Wali) of Awadh.
Detailed explanation-2: -The revolt of 1857 in Awadh and Lucknow was led by ‘Begum Hazrat Mahal’. Therefore, the correct option is (b)
Detailed explanation-3: -Hazrat Mahal decided to stay back in Lucknow along with her son Birjis Qadir. After the absorption of Awadh, a rebellion broke out at Meerut and the banner of revolt was raised in Lucknow which spread rapidly to other towns of Awadh.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bold and tenacious, Begum Hazrat Mahal has marked her place in history as the only major leader of the First Indian War of Independence in 1857. to never surrender to the British, opting instead to continue resisting-even during her years of exile.
Detailed explanation-5: -These sepoys were given low wages. They also faced difficulty in getting leave. So they felt discontent and unhappy at the events that happened in Awadh. (iii) The sepoys of Awadh were also enraged because of the greased cartridges.