Question

Arrange the following in chronological order:
(A) Rani Jhansi killed in battle
(B) British suffer defeat in the Battle of Chinhat
(C) Shah Mal killed in battle
(D) Rising in Lucknow
(E) British forces under Havelock and Outram enter the Residency in Lucknow
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (E), (C), (D), (B), (A)
• B. (A), (C), (E), (B), (D)
• C. (D), (B), (E), (C), (A)
• D. (D), (B), (C), (E), (A)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct chronological order is: (D) Rising in Lucknow, (B) British defeat at Chinhat, (E) British forces enter the Residency, (C) Shah Mal killed, (A) Rani Jhansi killed.

Answer 2

The correct chronological order is:

1. (D) Rising in Lucknow: The uprising in Lucknow began in 1857 as part of the broader Indian Rebellion, with widespread unrest in northern India.
2. (B) British defeat at Chinhat: In the early stages of the rebellion, the British forces suffered a significant defeat at Chinhat in June 1857, which temporarily boosted morale for Indian rebels.
3. (E) British forces enter the Residency: British forces entered the Residency in Lucknow after the Siege of Lucknow was lifted in September 1857, marking a crucial turning point in the rebellion.
4. (C) Shah Mal killed: Shah Mal, a prominent leader of the rebellion in the area around Lucknow, was killed during the conflict, symbolizing the brutal nature of the suppression.
5. (A) Rani Jhansi killed: The Rani of Jhansi, a key figure in the rebellion, was killed in June 1858 after fighting valiantly against the British forces, becoming a symbol of resistance.