Question

Choose the correct option from the following to fill in the blank regarding the role of leaders in the Revolt of 1857.
Nana Saheb : Kanpur; Kunwar Singh : __

• A. Gwalior
• B. Meerut
• C. Singhbhum
• D. Arrah

Hint:

Kunwar Singh was one of the key leaders of the 1857 revolt, particularly in the region of Bihar. His valor in defending Arrah remains one of the significant episodes of the uprising.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Nana Saheb was the prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857 in Kanpur, and similarly, Kunwar Singh was a prominent leader in the region of Arrah. Kunwar Singh led the revolt in Bihar and is especially remembered for his brave defense at Arrah, where he successfully fought the British forces. This makes the correct answer (D) Arrah.
Explanation of Other Options:
- Option (A): Gwalior was associated with the revolt under the leadership of Maharaj Scindia, but it was not Kunwar Singh's area of leadership. - Option (B): Meerut was the location where the revolt started, but it was not the region associated with Kunwar Singh. - Option (C): Singhbhum was not the region associated with Kunwar Singh during the 1857 revolt.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct answer is (D) Arrah, as Kunwar Singh led the revolt in Bihar, particularly in the area around Arrah.