Q. The revolt of 1857 was led by Kunwar Singh at which of the following place?

[A] Kanpur

[B] Lucknow

[C] Bihar

[D] Madras

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

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