Who took an active part in organizing the uprising of 1857 against the British in Lucknow?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Begum Hazrat Mahal
Explanation:
'Begum Hazrat Mahal' took an active and leading part in organizing the uprising of 1857 against the British in Lucknow. After her husband, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, was exiled to Calcutta, she took over the reins of the state of Awadh and led the rebel forces from the forefront during the siege of Lucknow, later declaring her young son, Birjis Qadir, as the Wali (ruler) of Awadh.
Key Points:
Nana Saheb led the revolt of 1857 from Kanpur.
Rani Lakshmibai led the uprising from Jhansi and fought bravely against the British forces.
Bahadur Shah Zafar was proclaimed as the symbolic leader and emperor of the 1857 revolt in Delhi.
Important Questions and Answers:
Question: Who was the husband of Begum Hazrat Mahal, whose exile triggered widespread resentment in Awadh?
Answer: Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.
Question: Who was declared as the ruler of Awadh under the regency of Begum Hazrat Mahal during the 1857 revolt?
Answer: Birjis Qadir.