Which one of the following places did Kunwar Singh, a prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857, belong to?
- Bihar
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
Explanation
Option (a) is correct
- In Bihar, the revolt was led by Kunwar Singh, a ruined and discontented zamindar of Jagdishpur near Arrah (Bihar). Though nearly 80 years old, he was perhaps the most outstanding military leader and strategist of the revolt. Kunwar Singh fought the British in Bihar and later joined Nana Sahib’s forces. He also campaigned in Avadh and Central India.
