UPSC Prelims PYQ 2006 — Revolt of 1857: Betrayed leader captured and...
With reference to the revolt of the year1857, who of the following was betrayed by a friend; captured and put to death by the British?
- Nana Sahib
- Kunwar Singh
- Khan Bahadur Khan
- Tantia Tope
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- The rebel leader who was betrayed by a friend, captured, and executed by the British was Tantia (Tatya) Tope. After the fall of Gwalior, he continued guerrilla warfare but was eventually betrayed by Man Singh, the Raja of Narwar. He was captured while asleep in his camp, handed over to the British, tried by a military court, and hanged at Shivpuri in April 1859.
Answer: (d) Tantia Tope
