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Question
Read the given information and identify the leader of 1857 Revolt from the following options:
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Options
Birjis Qadr
Shah Alam
Wajid Ali Shah
Bahadur Shah
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Solution
Wajid Ali Shah
Explanation:
The Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah, actively led the Revolt of 1857. The British removed him from power and eliminated him to Calcutta. The British wanted to take over Awadh and establish their dominance.
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