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Who was Nana Saheb?
Nana Saheb was the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao I who gathered armed forces and expelled the British garrison from the city of Kanpur.
Who actively organized the uprising against the British?
Begum Hazrat Mahal, the mother of Birjis Qadr, actively organized the uprising against the British.
Who proclaimed himself as the new Nawab in Lucknow?
Birjis Qadr, the son of the deposed Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, proclaimed himself as the new Nawab in Lucknow.
Who joined the rebel sepoys in Jhansi?
Rani Lakshmibai joined the rebel sepoys in Jhansi.
What event marked the beginning of the revolt?
The rebellion in the Meerut Cantonment on May 9, 1857 marked the beginning of the revolt.
Test your knowledge on the Indian rebellion of 1857 and the key figures involved, such as Nana Saheb and Birjis Qadr. Explore their roles in expelling the British from Kanpur and declaring themselves as influential leaders. Discover their connections to the Mughal Emperor and the deposed Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.
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