Understanding the 1857 Revolt: Leaders and Their Centres

The Revolt of 1857 saw several leaders emerge from different parts of India, each leading the rebellion against the British. Matching these leaders with the places where they were most active is important for understanding the geographical spread and key figures of the uprising.

Let's look at the list of leaders and places provided:

• List - I (Leaders of 1857):
  1. Bakht Khan
  2. Nana Sahib
  3. Ahmadullah Shah
  4. Kunwar Singh
• List - II (Places):
  1. Kanpur
  2. Awadh
  3. Arrah
  4. Delhi

We need to find the correct match between the leader and the place associated with their activities during the 1857 uprising.

Let's examine each leader:

• Bakht Khan: After the revolt began in Meerut, soldiers marched to Delhi. Bakht Khan, a Subedar from Bareilly, arrived in Delhi with his troops and took command of the rebel forces there. He was a key figure in Delhi, though Bahadur Shah Zafar was the nominal leader.
• Nana Sahib: Nana Sahib was a leader of the revolt in Kanpur. He was the adopted son of the last Peshwa, Baji Rao II. He led the rebellion and briefly ruled Kanpur before being defeated by British forces.
• Ahmadullah Shah: Known as the 'Maulvi of Faizabad', Ahmadullah Shah was a prominent leader who played a crucial role in the rebellion, particularly in the region of Awadh (which included Lucknow and Faizabad). He was a fierce opponent of the British.
• Kunwar Singh: Kunwar Singh was a Rajput chief from Jagdispur, near Arrah, in Bihar. He led the revolt in the Bihar region and was a formidable challenge to the British forces there.

Based on this information, we can make the following matches:

Therefore, the correct matching is: 1 - d, 2 - a, 3 - b, 4 - c.