Consider the following statements regarding the revolt of 1857 in Rajasthan: 1. Naseerabad was the first place in Rajasthan where the Revolt of 1857 began on 28th May. 2. Mac Mason was the Political Agent of Bharatpur. 3. Kherwara and Beawar Cantonment did not participate in the revolt of 1857. Select the codes for the correct statements:

Consider the following statements regarding the revolt of 1857 in Rajasthan: 1. Naseerabad was the first place in Rajasthan where the Revolt of 1857 began on 28th May. 2. Mac Mason was the Political Agent of Bharatpur. 3. Kherwara and Beawar Cantonment did not participate in the revolt of 1857. Select the codes for the correct statements: Correct Answer 1 and 3 only

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only.

  • The first revolt in Rajasthan breaks out in Naseerabad on 28th May 1857. Hence statement 1 is correct
    • The news of the revolt of Merrut reached A.G.G. (Agent to Governor-General) George Patrik Lawerence and he sent 15th Bengal Native Infantry located in Ajmer to Nasirabad due to which the dissatisfaction among the soldiers was born.
    • Soon news of soldiers revolt also reached the soldiers in Nasirabad, and on 28 May 1857, the soldiers of the Native Infantry revolted in Nasirabad.
    • Soldiers of 30th Native Infantry also joined in and after burning & capturing the cantonment soldiers left for Delhi.
  • Kherwara and Beawar Cantonment did not participate in the revolt of 1857. Hence statement 3 is correct.
  • Morrison was the Political Agent of Bharatpur. Hence statement 2 is wrong.

Additional Information

City Political Agent Ruler of State during Revolt of 1857 in Rajasthan
Bharatpur  Morrison  Maharaja Jaswant Singh I
Jaipur  William Eden Maharaja Ram Singh II
Jodhpur Mac Mason Maharaja Thakat Singh
Kota Major Burton Maharao Ram Singh
Udaipur Captian Shawers Maharana Swaroop Singh

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