Question

Which of the following leader associated with Baraut in Uttar Pradesh during the 1857 revolts?

• A. Shah Mal
• B. Tatya Tope
• C. Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Shah Mal

• Correct Answer: Option A (Shah Mal)

• Shah Mal was the prominent leader associated with Baraut in Uttar Pradesh during the 1857 revolt. He was a local zamindar (landowner) who played a significant role in organizing the rebellion in the Baraut region of Meerut district.

• Shah Mal led the peasant uprising in Baraut and surrounding areas, mobilizing the local population against British rule. He established an alternative administration in the region and successfully resisted British forces for several months. His leadership was crucial in maintaining the revolt in this part of western Uttar Pradesh.

• The other options are incorrect:

• Tatya Tope was primarily associated with Central India and operated mainly in the Gwalior region

• Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah was the leader of the revolt in Faizabad, not Baraut

• Shah Mal's contribution to the 1857 revolt in Baraut makes him the correct answer for this question.