Question

Arrange these events related to the Revolt of 1857 in a chronological order.
(A) Mutiny started in Meerut.
(B) Shah Mal killed in battle.
(C) Rani Jhansi killed in battle.
(D) Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Wellesley in Awadh.
(E) British suffer defeat in the Battle of Chinhat.

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

Hint:

Understanding the timeline helps contextualize the rising intensity and spread of the 1857 revolt.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The correct chronological order of events is: (D) Subsidiary Alliance (pre-1857), (A) Mutiny at Meerut (May 1857), (E) Battle of Chinhat (June 1857), (B) Shah Mal’s death (July 1857), (C) Rani Jhansi’s death (June 1858).