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Download Solution PDFWho led the revolt of 1857 in the city of Kanpur?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Nana Sahib.
Important Points
- Nana Sahib led the revolt of 1857 in the city of Kanpur.
- The original name of Nana Sahib was Dhondu Pant.
- He was the adopted son of the late Peshwa Baji Rao.
- He was the successor of Peshwa Baji Rao II.
- Tantia Tope was the general of Nana Saheb in the 1857 revolt.
- It is believed that Nana Sahib escaped to Nepal when the rebellion collapsed.
Additional Information
- Rani Lakshmi Bai led the revolt of 1857 in Jhansi and Gwalior.
- Begum Hazrat Mahal led the revolt of 1857 in Lucknow, Agra, and Awadh.
- Kunwar Singh led the revolt of 1857 in Jagadishpur, Bihar.
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