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In which city did the Revolt of 1857 began?
Meerut
Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59. Begun in Meerut by Indian troops (sepoys) in the service of the British East India Company, it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow.
Who was the king of India in 1857?
Bahadur Shah II
Bahadur Shah II, a Mughal Emperor, was temporarily named ruler of India in 1857, and placed in power by the Sepoys, during the rebellion.
Who was the leader of the revolt of 1857 in Central India?
Bahadur Shah Zafar
Revolt of 1857 or First Independence war is a major historical movement taken by Indians to throw British out of India. The revolt was headed by Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor in Delhi (Northern India). The revolt was led by Rani Laxmi Bai in Jhansi (Central India) and she was accompanied by Tantia Tope.
Who was the leader of the rebel revolt of 1857 at Delhi?
Shakeel Anwar
| Place | Leader |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 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 |
Who led revolt of 1857 in Lucknow?
Begum Hazrat Mahal
Begum Hazrat Mahal :The wife of Nawab Wazid Ali Shah of Awadh. She ruled on behalf of her 11-year-old son Birjis Qadar . and led the revolt of 1857 in Lucknow .
Who was the Nawab of Lucknow?
Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
Silver Rupee of Wajid Ali Shah, struck at Lucknow in AH 1267 (1850–51 CE), showing the coat of arms of Awadh State on the reverse….Wajid Ali Shah.
| Nawab Wajid Ali Shah | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Amjad Ali Shah |
| Successor | Birjis Qadra (son) |
| Born | 30 July 1822 Lucknow, Oudh State |
| Died | 1 September 1887 (aged 65) Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India |
How old is Lucknow city?
Along with the rest of India, Lucknow became independent from Britain on 15 August 1947. It has been listed as the 17th-fastest growing city in India and 74th in the world….
| Lucknow | |
|---|---|
| • Commissioner of Police | Sujit Pandey, IPS |
| Area | |
| • Total | 631 km2 (244 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) |
Who was the emperor of India in 1857?
The revolutionaries reached from Meerut to Delhi on 11th May, 1857 and the small British garrison at Delhi was not able to resist and consequently fell into their hands within 2 days. The Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, was proclaimed Emperor of India.
What was the first War of Independence in India?
The Revolt of 1857 —the First War of Independence! By the first half of the 19th century, the East India Company had brought major portions of India under its control.
What was the name of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
Its name is contested, and it is variously described as the Sepoy Mutiny, the Indian Mutiny, the Great Rebellion, the Revolt of 1857, the Indian Insurrection, and the First War of Independence.
Who was the British commander in Delhi in 1857?
In order to regain Delhi, Sir John Lawrence sent a strong British force commanded by John Nicholson. After a long siege of four months, the British recovered Delhi in September 1857 A.D.