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Question
Nanasaheb Peshwa led the uprising from ______.
Options
Jhansi
Patna
Kolhapur
Chittagong
Kanpur
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Solution
Nanasaheb Peshwa led the uprising from Kanpur.
Explanation:
During the Revolt of 1857, Nanasaheb Peshwa organized an uprising from Kanpur (Cawnpore), where he proclaimed himself Peshwa and rallied forces against the British East India Company, despite the fact that Jhansi was led by Rani Lakshmibai and Tantia Tope, not Nana Saheb personally.
Notes
According to the textbook information answer is Kanpur.
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