Question

Who among the following led the revolt of 1857 in Delhi?
A. Kunwar Singh
B. Ahmad shah
C. Laxmi bai
D. Bahadur Shah Il and General Bakth Khan

Answer 1

Hint: The revolt of 1857 was a rebellion that broke out in Northern and Central India against the British officials. It began as a revolt by the sepoys of the British East India company. When the revolt began the sepoys who were in large numbers seized the fort of Bahadur Shah II who was the emperor of India.

Complete answer: The first war of independence or the great war or commonly known as the revolt of 1857 was the first attempt of Indians to fight for independence. Different people had played different roles during the sepoy mutiny. Bahadur Shah II was then the emperor of India and Bakht Khan was commander in chief of the Indian Rebel forces during the war. However, when Bakht Khan heard of the rebellion in Meerut he decided to support and lead the army of Bahadur Shah II and headed to Delhi. By the time he arrived at Delhi with a large number of supporters, the city had already been taken by the Rebel forces.
We will discuss why the other three options are not the correct answers.
-The region of Bihar was led by Kunwar Singh. He was the master at guerrilla warfare. Along with his troops, he besieges the district headquarters at Arrah and holds the fort for 3 days. His contribution to the first war of independence was immensely applaudable.
-Ahmad Shah also known as Ahmadullah Shah, was the leader of the Indian rebellion of the Awadh region. even the British officers have mentioned his valour and courage and organizational capabilities.
-Rani Lakshmibai is also remembered for her courage and Valour during the rebellion of 1857. It was her bravery that she resisted offering the Britishers to invade the fort of Jhansi. During the war, she fought bravely and did not surrender.
Therefore the correct answer is option-D.

Note: Bakht Khan had served as a field battery commander for a number of years in the army of British East India company. However, when the revolution broke out he established the court of administration to control the figurehead of Mughal emperor. However, it is said he was killed in battle during the last ten days of mutiny.