UP History — Set 4
UP GK · UP इतिहास · Questions 31–40 of 200
Who was the first Nawab of Awadh?
Correct Answer: C. Saadat Khan (Burhan-ul-Mulk)
Saadat Khan (Burhan-ul-Mulk) was the first Nawab of Awadh, appointed by Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah in 1722. He established Faizabad as the early capital of Awadh. His appointment marked the beginning of the semi-independent Nawabi rule in the Awadh region of UP.
Who built the Bara Imambara in Lucknow?
Correct Answer: C. Asaf-ud-Daula
Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula built the Bara Imambara in Lucknow in 1784. It was built as a famine relief project to provide employment to the people. The Bara Imambara contains the famous Bhool Bhulaiya (labyrinth) and is one of the largest imambaras in the world.
Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh, was deposed by the British in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1856
Wajid Ali Shah was deposed by the British under the Doctrine of Misgovernance in February 1856. Lord Dalhousie annexed Awadh citing maladministration. Wajid Ali Shah was exiled to Calcutta. This annexation was a major cause of resentment that contributed to the Revolt of 1857.
Which Nawab of Awadh shifted the capital from Faizabad to Lucknow?
Correct Answer: C. Asaf-ud-Daula
Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula shifted the capital of Awadh from Faizabad to Lucknow in 1775. Under his patronage, Lucknow developed into a major cultural centre known for its refinement, cuisine, and architectural splendour. He is known for the saying 'Jisko na de Maula, usko de Asaf-ud-Daula'.
The Revolt of 1857 began on 10 May 1857 at which city in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: C. Meerut
The Revolt of 1857 began at Meerut on 10 May 1857, when Indian sepoys of the 3rd Light Cavalry refused to use the new Enfield rifle cartridges. They marched to Delhi and declared the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar as their leader. Meerut was the spark that ignited the widespread revolt.
Who led the revolt of 1857 in Kanpur (Cawnpore)?
Correct Answer: C. Nana Sahib
Nana Sahib (Dhondu Pant) led the revolt of 1857 in Kanpur. He was the adopted son of the last Peshwa Baji Rao II. Nana Sahib declared himself Peshwa and captured Kanpur from the British. His military commander Tantia Tope assisted him in the military operations.
Who led the revolt of 1857 in Lucknow?
Correct Answer: B. Begum Hazrat Mahal
Begum Hazrat Mahal, the wife of deposed Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, led the revolt in Lucknow. She declared her young son Birjis Qadr as the Nawab and organized fierce resistance against the British. The siege of the British Residency in Lucknow became one of the most famous episodes of 1857.
Khan Bahadur Khan led the revolt of 1857 in which city of UP?
Correct Answer: B. Bareilly
Khan Bahadur Khan, a descendant of the Rohilla Afghan chiefs, led the revolt of 1857 in Bareilly. He declared himself Nawab and established an independent administration. He was eventually captured by the British and hanged in 1860.
Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah, known as the 'Lighthouse of Rebellion', led the revolt in which area?
Correct Answer: A. Lucknow and Faizabad
The correct answer is Lucknow and Faizabad. Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah, called the 'Lighthouse of Rebellion' by the British, was a prominent leader of the 1857 revolt in the Lucknow and Faizabad region. He fought bravely against the British forces and was killed in June 1858 through treachery by the Raja of Powain. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The famous siege of the British Residency during the 1857 revolt took place in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Lucknow
The famous siege of the British Residency took place in Lucknow from June to November 1857. British forces under Henry Lawrence were besieged by Indian rebels. Lawrence was killed during the siege. The Residency ruins are now preserved as a historical monument.