Q. One very well known rebel leader who joined the Rani of Jhansi after facing defeat at the hands of the British was
(a) Tantia Tope
(b) Nana Sahib
(c) Peer Ali
(d) Khan Bahadur Khan
Ans: (a) Tantia Tope
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Tantia Tope. Tantia Tope was a prominent rebel leader who joined forces with the Rani of Jhansi, Lakshmibai, after facing defeat in the revolt against the British. He played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and was one of the key leaders in the uprising against British rule.