Q. Who among the following led the Sepoys at Kanpur in the 1857 uprising?
(a) Tantia Tope
(b) Laxmibai
(c) Nana Sahib
(d) Kunwar Singh
Ans: (c) Nana Sahib
Explanation: The leader of the Sepoys at Kanpur during the 1857 uprising was (c) Nana Sahib.
Nana Sahib, also known as Dhondu Pant, was one of the key leaders of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which is often referred to as the Indian Mutiny or the First War of Independence. Nana Sahib played a prominent role in leading the rebellion in Kanpur (formerly Cawnpore), Uttar Pradesh, India.
Nana Sahib, as the adopted son of the late Peshwa Baji Rao II, had a claim to the Peshwa title and a significant influence among the Indian soldiers (Sepoys) stationed in Kanpur. He provided leadership and rallied the Sepoys against the British authorities during the uprising.
Under Nana Sahib’s command, the rebel forces in Kanpur managed to capture the British garrison and hold control over the city for some time. However, the subsequent events, including the Siege of Kanpur and the massacre at the Bibighar, resulted in intense conflict between the British forces and the rebels.
It’s worth noting that Tantia Tope, Laxmibai (Rani of Jhansi), and Kunwar Singh were also important leaders during the 1857 uprising, but they were associated with different regions and played significant roles in other parts of India, rather than specifically leading the Sepoys at Kanpur.
