Question

Which region of British India did most of the soldiers who participated in the revolt of 1857 come from?

• A. Awadh
• B. Jhansi
• C. Bareilly
• D. Kanpur

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Awadh

The largest number of soldiers who participated in the Revolt of 1857 came from the region of Awadh. For the British East India Company, it took 18 months to conquer the region. Revolt of 1857 in Awadh was led by Raja Jailal Singh. Due to unemployment, more than 75% of people participated in Awadh.