Who Ruled India after the revolt of 1857?
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Who Ruled India after the revolt of 1857?
the Queen of Britain
Though the struggle of 1857 failed, it created a long lasting effect. As a consequence of these revolts the rule of East India Company ended and the Queen of Britain took over the reign of India.
Who was the leader of India in 1857?
Bakht Khan, (born c. 1797—died 1859), commander in chief of rebel forces in the early stages of the anti-British Indian Mutiny (1857–58).
Who were the important leaders of the revolt of 1857 and what were their individual contributions?
List of Important Leaders associated with the revolt of 1857
| Place | Revolt of 1857 -Important Leaders |
|---|---|
| Delhi | Bahadur Shah II, General Bakht Khan |
| Lucknow | Begum Hazrat Mahal, Birjis Qadir, Ahmadullah |
| Kanpur | Nana Sahib, Rao Sahib, Tantia Tope, Azimullah Khan |
| Jhansi | Rani Laxmibai |
Who was the last Mughal Emperor?
Bahadur Shah II
The last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II, also known as Zafar, died in a British prison in Burma in 1862.
Who was the Governor-General when the revolt of 1857 started?
Charles John Canning, Earl Canning
Charles John Canning, Earl Canning, also called (1837–59) Viscount Canning of Kilbrahan, (born December 14, 1812, London, England—died June 17, 1862, London), statesman and governor-general of India during the Indian Mutiny of 1857.
Who was the leader of the revolt of 1857 in Delhi?
On 12th May Delhi was seized and Bahadur Shah II was proclaimed the emperor of India. The real command was in the hands of Bakht Khan who had led the revolt at Bareilly and brought the troops to Delhi.
Who was the leader of the revolt in Delhi?
Revolt of 1857 in delhi was led the mughal emperor Bahadur shah zafar, who after the revolt was crushed was sent to rangoon and it marked the official end of mughals in India.
Who became the first viceroy after the revolt?
Lord Canning
After the rebellion, the reign of British India moved on from the Company to the British Crown. The Government of India Act 1858 was passed to this effect and this act made Lord Canning the first Viceroy and Governor-General of India.
Who led 1857 revolt in Kanpur?
Nana Saheb
Kanpur: the revolt was led by Nana Saheb, the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II. He joined the revolt primarily because he was deprived of his pension by the British.
Who led the revolt in Gwalior?
Shakeel Anwar
| Place | Leader |
|---|---|
| Muradabad | Abdul Ali Khan |
| Bareilly | Khan Bahadur Khan |
| Mandsor | Firoz Shah |
| Gwalior/Kanpur | Tantia Tope |
