Q. Identify the rebel leader of 1857 who has found a place in Folk literature:
(a) Kunwar Singh
(b) Nana Sahib
(c) Bakht Khan
(d) Bahadur Shah Zafar
Ans: (d) Bahadur Shah Zafar
Explanation: Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, is the rebel leader of 1857 who has found a significant place in Folk literature. Bahadur Shah Zafar became a symbolic leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. His involvement in the revolt and his subsequent capture and exile by the British have been depicted and celebrated in various folk songs, poems, and narratives. Bahadur Shah Zafar’s role as a symbol of resistance against British colonialism has made him a revered figure in Indian folklore and cultural traditions. His poetry, particularly his ghazals, also continue to be popular and reflect the sentiments of the era.