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With reference to the 1857 revolt, consider the following statements: 1. The sepoys of Meerut appealed to Bahadur Shah Zafar to accept the leadership of the revolt. 2. In Kanpur, the sepoys made Nana Sahib as their leader. 3. In Awadh, Rani Laxmibai was made the leader. Which of the given statements is/are correct?

With reference to the 1857 revolt, consider the following statements: 1. The sepoys of Meerut appealed to Bahadur Shah Zafar to accept the leadership of the revolt. 2. In Kanpur, the sepoys made Nana Sahib as their leader. 3. In Awadh, Rani Laxmibai was made the leader. Which of the given statements is/are correct? Correct Answer 1 and 2 only

  •  After the death of Mangal Pandey, the sepoys of Meerut gathered around the Red Fort on 11th May 1857 and appealed to Bahadur Shah Zafar to be the new leader of the revolt.
  • The Revolt of Cawnpore(Kanpur) was led by Nana Sahib who attacked General Wheeler's entrenchment on 5th June 1857 and was joined by the rebel sepoys.
  • Rani Laxmibai led the revolt at Jhansi.
  • Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct. 

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