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Who among the following, led the sepoys at Kanpur in the 1857 uprising?

  1. A
    Begum Hazarat Mahal
  2. B
    Rani Lakshmibai
  3. C
    Nana Sahib
  4. D
    Kunwar Singh

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During the Revolt of 1857, the rebellion in Kanpur was led by Nana Sahib (the adopted son of the last Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao II). He declared himself Peshwa and fought against British control with the assistance of commanders like Tatya Tope and Azimullah Khan.

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Who among the following, led the sepoys at Kanpur in the 1857 uprising?
A
Begum Hazarat Mahal
B
Rani Lakshmibai
C
Nana Sahib
D
Kunwar Singh

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