Q. Nana Sahib, who assumed leadership of the revolt in Kanpur was the adopted son of which Peshwa
(a) Baji Rao I
(b) Balaji Baji Rao
(c) Baji Rao II
(d) Balaji Viswanathan
Ans: (c) Baji Rao II
Explanation: Nana Sahib, who assumed leadership of the revolt in Kanpur, was the adopted son of (c) Baji Rao II. Nana Sahib, originally named Dhondu Pant, was adopted by Baji Rao II, the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, who ruled from 1796 to 1818. Nana Sahib played a prominent role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and led the uprising in Kanpur (formerly known as Cawnpore). His leadership and involvement in the rebellion made him a significant figure in the history of the revolt.
