The revolt of 1857 at Lucknow was led by
(A) Begum of Avadh
(B) Tatya Tope
(C) Rani Lakshmibai
(D) Nana Saheb
Correct Answer : Begum of Avadh
Question Asked : 48th to 52nd BPSC (Pre) 2008
The revolt was started on 4 June, 1857 in Oudh (Lucknow). The mutiny was led by Begum Hazrat Mahal. She crowned her minor son Birjis Qadir as royal heir and took charge of the affair of the state of Oudh. Later British General Campbell reannexed Lucknow with the help of Gorkha regiment on 21 March, 1858.
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