Q. The “Kunwar singh” fought the revolt from which of the following centre?
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[A] Kanpur

[B] Faizabad

[C] Jagdishpur

[D] Jhansi

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: In Bihar, the revolt was led by Kunwar Singh, the zamindar of Jagdishpur.

  • An old man in his seventies, he nursed a grudge against the British who had deprived him of his estates.
  • He unhesitatingly joined the sepoys when they reached Arrah from Dinapore (Danapur).

Source: Spectrum Modern India

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