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 task requires arranging historical events in chronological order. Let's break down the mentioned events and list their likely chronological order for clarity:

• (D) Rising in Lucknow: This refers to the onset of the rebellion in Lucknow, a critical phase of the 1857 uprising.
• (B) British suffer defeat in the Battle of Chinhat: This event occurred during the 1857 conflict when the British faced a setback.
• (E) British forces under Havelock and Outram enter the Residency in Lucknow: This highlights the British effort to relieve and reinforce their position in Lucknow.
• (C) Shah Mal killed in battle: Given the sequence, Shah Mal's death in battle appears to follow the intervention in Lucknow.
• (A) Rani Jhansi killed in battle: Known for her role in the 1857 uprising, the death of Rani Jhansi follows later in the sequence.

Based on the analysis, the correct chronological order of events is (D), (B), (E), (C), (A), which aligns with the provided option. This sequence reflects the progression of key events during the 1857 Indian rebellion.

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.