Who among the following raised and led an army of four thousand against the British in the Mandla region of Madhya Pradesh?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 3: Rani Avantibai Lodhi
Explanation:
During the Freedom Struggle of 1857, Rani Avantibai Lodhi raised and led an army of approximately four thousand soldiers against the British in the Mandla region of Madhya Pradesh. She was the Queen of the princely state of Ramgarh and spearheaded the rebellion against the oppressive policies of the British. She personally fought against the British from the front lines of the battlefield. In the Battle of Kheri, she forced the British to retreat. Ultimately, when the British surrounded her from all sides, she chose a heroic death rather than surrendering. She is counted among the prominent heroines of the Indian freedom struggle.
Additional Facts:
Option 1: Bahadur Shah Zafar was the nominal leader of the Revolt of 1857.
Option 2: Begum Hazrat Mahal was associated with the Lucknow region.
Option 3: Correct Answer.
Option 4: Tatya Tope was active in the Maratha region.
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