Centers of 1857 Revolt - Interactive Map | EditoDoc

Centers of 1857 Revolt - Interactive MapInteractive map of the major epicenters of the 1857 Mutiny and their leaders.Key Geographical Locations & Exam Details Covered:

Meerut: The revolt officially started here on May 10, 1857.

Delhi: Symbolic center of the revolt. Led by Bahadur Shah II (nominal) and General Bakht Khan (real command).

Kanpur: Led by Nana Saheb and his commander Tantia Tope.

Lucknow: Capital of Awadh. Led by Begum Hazrat Mahal.

Jhansi: Led by Rani Lakshmibai against Sir Hugh Rose.

Arrah (Bihar): Led by Kunwar Singh, an 80-year-old Zamindar.

Bareilly: Led by Khan Bahadur Khan.

Sample Practice Questions (UPSC, SSC CGL & State PSCs):

Who was the leader of the 1857 revolt in Lucknow?

Options: Nana Saheb, Kunwar Singh, Begum Hazrat Mahal, Rani Lakshmibai

Answer: Begum Hazrat Mahal — Begum Hazrat Mahal led the revolt in Lucknow, declaring her young son Birjis Qadir as the Nawab.

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