Major Centers and Leaders — Prelims Questions

Which of the following pairs of 1857 Revolt centers and their leaders is INCORRECTLY matched?

Consider the following statements regarding the leadership of the 1857 Revolt: 1. General Bakht Khan was the military commander of the rebel forces in Delhi. 2. Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah was a prominent leader in Bareilly. 3. Tatya Tope was a key military strategist for Nana Saheb. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Sati Chaura Ghat massacre is associated with which major center of the 1857 Revolt?

Which of the following statements best describes the role of Kunwar Singh in the 1857 Revolt?

The annexation of Awadh in 1856 significantly fueled the revolt in Lucknow. This annexation was primarily justified by the British on the grounds of: