Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2023 GS-I
Question

Who was the leader of rebellion in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh during 1857?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Khan Bahadur Khan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Khan Bahadur Khan”.
Khan Bahadur Khan was the leader of the rebellion in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh during the 1857 Indian Rebellion (Sepoy Mutiny).
He was a prominent figure in the uprising and led the resistance in Bareilly against the British forces. He declared himself the ruler of Bareilly and fought bravely until the British suppressed the rebellion in the region.

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