UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Modern Indian History
Question

Who among the following was the leader of the revolution of 1857 in Assam ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Diwan Maniram Dutta

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Diwan Maniram Dutta”.

Dewan Maniram Dutt, an Assamese nobleman and community leader, was the leader of the 1857 revolution in Assam.

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