Question

During 1857, talukdars and peasants carried out intense and long-lasting resistance in__________.

• A. Meerut
• B. Delhi
• C. Madras
• D. Awadh

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

In 1857, talukdars and peasants in Awadh carried out intense and long-lasting re-sistance against British rule, making it a key region in the uprising.

Answer 2

In 1857, Awadh (also known as Oudh), located in present-day Uttar Pradesh, became a key region in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The talukdars (landlords) and peasants in the region carried out intense and long-lasting resistance against British rule.

The uprising in Awadh was driven by a combination of factors, including economic exploitation, the annexation of the region by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse, and the general resentment of the British policies. The British attempts to interfere with the traditional land rights of the talukdars and the heavy taxation on peasants were significant sources of discontent. The rebellion was further fueled by the widespread anger over the treatment of local rulers and the annexation of territories under the British Crown.

Leading figures such as Begum Hazrat Mahal, the wife of the exiled Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah, played crucial roles in organizing resistance. The peasants and talukdars in Awadh were not only fighting for political freedom but also against the social and economic injustices imposed by the British. The area became a hotbed of guerrilla warfare, with insurgents launching attacks on British troops and colonial establishments.

Despite the eventual suppression of the rebellion in the region, Awadh's resistance remained one of the most significant and long-lasting parts of the uprising, contributing to the broader struggle for Indian independence and the growth of nationalist sentiment in the years to come.