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Modern Indian History›Ch 3: Revolt of 1857 & Social Reform›Revolt of 1857: Centres and Leaders
Master key leaders, epic centres, and British suppressors for SSC & Defence exams.
Every Indian centre of the 1857 revolt had a dedicated leader and a specific British officer who suppressed it. Memorizing this mapping correctly guarantees 1 mark in SSC, Railway, and Defence exams.
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| Centre | Indian Leader | British Suppressor |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Bahadur Shah II | John Nicholson |
| Kanpur | Nana Saheb | Colin Campbell |
| Lucknow | Begum Hazrat Mahal | Henry Havelock |
| Jhansi | Rani Lakshmibai | Sir Hugh Rose |
Kanpur
(Nana Saheb led)
Nana Saheb led
Nana Saheb proclaimed himself Peshwa in Kanpur.
Jhansi
(Rani Lakshmibai fought)
Rani Lakshmibai fought
She valiantly defended Jhansi against Sir Hugh Rose.
Lucknow
(Begum Hazrat Mahal)
Begum Hazrat Mahal
She led the revolt in Awadh with her minor son.
Bihar
(Kunwar Singh's grit)
Kunwar Singh's grit
Kunwar Singh operated actively around Jagdishpur.
Bahadur Shah was the real commanderGeneral Bakht Khan led military
Bahadur Shah II was only the nominal leader; military decisions were made by General Bakht Khan.
Colin Campbell suppressed JhansiSir Hugh Rose suppressed Jhansi
Sir Hugh Rose dealt with Jhansi and Gwalior, whereas Colin Campbell operated in Kanpur and Lucknow.
Nana Saheb fought in LucknowBegum Hazrat Mahal led Lucknow
Do not confuse Nana Saheb (Kanpur) with Begum Hazrat Mahal (Lucknow).
Q1.Which British officer suppressed the revolt in Jhansi?
Q2.Who led the 1857 revolt from Lucknow?