Revolt of 1857 — Set 5
Indian History · 1857 की क्रांति · Questions 41–50 of 70
Who led the revolt in Kullu?
Correct Answer: C. Raja Pratap Singh
• **Raja Pratap Singh** led the revolt in **Kullu region** of Himachal Pradesh. • Tried to organize locals against British — was **captured and executed** by the British. • Kullu was a minor centre; major revolt concentrated in UP, Bengal, Bihar, MP. • 💡 Veerabhadra Singh = modern HP CM; Ram Singh Pathania = different rebel; Raja Mahendra = wrong name.
Who was the leader of the revolt in Mathura?
Correct Answer: B. Devi Singh
• **Devi Singh** led the revolt in **Mathura district** — declared himself King of the region. • Crowds of **peasants** joined him in attacking government offices. • Mathura was a secondary centre; the revolt there had religious and agrarian dimensions. • 💡 Kadam Singh = associated with Meerut area; Gajadhar Singh and Hardayal Singh = wrong names.
Which British officer was killed during the siege of the Lucknow Residency?
Correct Answer: A. Henry Lawrence
• **Sir Henry Lawrence** was killed during the **siege of Lucknow Residency** — died from a shell wound. • He was the **Chief Commissioner of Awadh** at the time of the revolt. • He famously said **'Here lies Henry Lawrence who tried to do his duty'** — his own epitaph. • 💡 Wheeler = killed at Kanpur (Bibighar massacre); Neill = Allahabad; Havelock = died after relief of Lucknow.
Post-1857, the ratio of European to Indian soldiers in the Bengal Army was fixed at:
Correct Answer: A. 1:2
• After 1857, **European to Indian soldier ratio fixed at 1:2** in the Bengal Army. • This ensured **European dominance** to prevent future mutiny. • **Artillery placed exclusively in European hands** — most powerful weapon kept from Indian troops. • 💡 1:2 ratio = Bengal Army; ratios may differ by region; artillery = fully European = key post-1857 change.
Who termed the revolt as a 'Civil Rebellion' in his book?
Correct Answer: D. S.B. Chaudhuri
• **S.B. Chaudhuri** termed 1857 as **'Civil Rebellion in the Indian Mutinies'**. • He highlighted **participation of the civil population** alongside the sepoys. • His work focuses on the **rural and popular** aspects — not just military dimensions. • 💡 Tarachand = wrote about Freedom struggle generally; P.C. Joshi = communist historian; S.N. Sen = official historian.
Which place was a major center of revolt in Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: A. Kota
• **Kota** was the major centre of revolt in **Rajasthan** during 1857. • Led by **Jai Dayal and Mehrab Khan** — British Political Agent **Major Burton was killed** there. • Most Rajput rulers (Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur) remained **loyal to the British**. • 💡 Jaipur/Bikaner/Udaipur = loyal to British; Kota = rebel centre; Major Burton = Political Agent killed.
Who was the British Resident in Delhi during the revolt?
Correct Answer: A. Simon Fraser
• **Simon Fraser** was British Commissioner/Resident in Delhi — killed by rebels at the **Red Fort** on Day 1. • His death ended British control over Delhi temporarily on **11 May 1857**. • Bahadur Shah Zafar was then proclaimed leader of the revolt at Delhi. • 💡 William Hodson = arrested Bahadur Shah later; Nicholson = recaptured Delhi; Archdale Wilson = commanded siege.
Who suppressed the revolt in Benaras and Allahabad?
Correct Answer: B. Colonel Neill
• **Colonel James Neill** suppressed the revolt in **Benaras and Allahabad** — known for ruthless methods. • His severe retribution struck **terror in the region** — indiscriminate punishments. • He was later killed during the advance to relieve **Lucknow** in September 1857. • 💡 Outram = advanced to Lucknow; Hudson = arrested Bahadur Shah; Campbell = Kanpur suppression.
Which class of society largely remained neutral or supported the British?
Correct Answer: B. Educated Middle Class
• The **educated middle class** (English-educated Indians) largely remained **neutral or supported British**. • They believed British rule would help **modernize India** — skeptical of traditionalist revolt leaders. • Figures like **Ram Mohan Roy's followers** and early Congress thinkers supported British administration. • 💡 Artisans/Peasants = some joined revolt; Sepoys = rebel core; Educated middle class = largely pro-British.
Who arrested Bahadur Shah Zafar from Humayun's Tomb?
Correct Answer: D. Lt. Hodson
• **Lt. Hodson** arrested **Bahadur Shah Zafar** from **Humayun's Tomb** in Delhi. • He also **shot dead the Emperor's sons** (Mirza Mughal, Mirza Khizr Sultan) the same day. • Bahadur Shah Zafar was subsequently tried and exiled to **Rangoon (Burma)**. • 💡 Nicholson = recaptured Delhi (died in assault); Hugh Rose = Central India; Campbell = Lucknow.