1857 | MCQs

Explanation

• The War of Independence of 1857 was officially declared ended by the British government on November 1, 1858, with the proclamation of Queen Victoria's rule over India.
• The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence.
• It was began on May 10, 1857, at Meerut as a sepoy mutiny.

Explanation

Rani Lakshmi Bai was the central figure of the revolt in Jhansi, and both Hindus and Muslims fought under her leadership.

She is remembered as a symbol of unity and resistance during the War of Independence 1857.

Explanation

General Bakht Khan was Commander-in-chief of Indian Rebels under the Mughal Emperor

Bakht Khan is known for the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the East India Company.

Bakht Khan was Born in 1797, in Bijnor, India

Bakht Khan was  Died on : 1859, Teraje, Terai, India

General Bakht Khan was of Rohilla heritage on his father's side

Occupation: Subedar in the British East India Company

Explanation

Rani Lakshmi Bai was the central figure of the revolt in Jhansi, and both Hindus and Muslims fought under her leadership.

She is remembered as a symbol of unity and resistance during the War of Independence 1857

Explanation

The woman who fought in the 1857 War of Independence is Rani of Jhansi. 

 Rani Lakshmibai, also known as the Rani of Jhansi,

She was a prominent figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

She led the resistance against British rule in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

Explanation

Meerut located: northeast of Delhi

Indian Rebellion of 1857 fought from: 10 May 1857 to 1 November 1858

Indian Rebellion of 1857 against: East India Company