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Who led the revolt of 1857 in Kanpur?

Who led the revolt of 1857 in Kanpur? Correct Answer Nana Sahib

The correct answer is Nana Sahib.

Important Points

  • Nana Sahib led the revolt of 1857 in the city of Kanpur.
    • The original name of Nana Sahib was Dhondu Pant.
    • He was the adopted son of the late Peshwa Baji Rao.
    • He was the successor of Peshwa Baji Rao II.
    • Tantia Tope was the general of Nana Saheb in the 1857 revolt.
    • It is believed that Nana Sahib escaped to Nepal when the rebellion collapsed.

Additional Information 

  • Rani Lakshmi Bai led the revolt of 1857 in Jhansi and Gwalior.
  • Begum Hazrat Mahal led the revolt of 1857 in Lucknow, Agra, and Awadh.
  • Kunwar Singh led the revolt of 1857 in Jagadishpur, Bihar.

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