Which regiment of the Indian sepoys rebelled against colonial government in large numbers?

Q. Which regiment of the Indian sepoys rebelled against colonial government in large numbers?

(a) Oudh Regiment

(b) Assam Regiment

(c) Bengal Regiment

(d) Calcutta Regiment

Ans: (c) Bengal Regiment

Explanation: The regiment of Indian sepoys that rebelled against the colonial government in large numbers during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 was (c) Bengal Regiment. The Bengal Regiment, which consisted of sepoys from the Bengal Presidency, played a significant role in the rebellion. Many soldiers from the Bengal Regiment joined the uprising, particularly in regions such as Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, and other areas where the rebellion had a strong presence. The rebellion of the Bengal Regiment sepoys marked a crucial turning point in the larger revolt against British rule in India.