Q. With reference to the ‘revolt of the year’ who of the following was betrayed by ‘friend’ captured and put to death by the British?
(a) Nana Sahib
(b) Kunwar Singh
(c) Khan Bahadur Khan
(d) Tantya Tope
Ans: (d) Tantya Tope
Explanation: Among the given options, (d) Tantya Tope was betrayed by a friend, captured, and put to death by the British during the revolt of 1857.
Tantya Tope, also known as Rao Sahib, was one of the prominent leaders and military commanders during the revolt of 1857. He played a crucial role in coordinating the rebellion in Central India, particularly in the region of present-day Madhya Pradesh.
However, Tantya Tope was betrayed by a trusted friend named Man Singh, who revealed his whereabouts to the British. As a result, Tantya Tope was captured by the British forces in April 1859. After a brief trial, he was sentenced to death and executed in April 1859 in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
It is important to note that other leaders such as Nana Sahib, Kunwar Singh, and Khan Bahadur Khan were also prominent figures during the revolt of 1857, but they did not meet the same fate as Tantya Tope. Therefore, the correct answer is (d) Tantya Tope.
