Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Consider the following clues:

  • His authority at the principal rebel centre was largely symbolic.
  • His elevation invoked a dynasty associated with India’s traditional political unity.
  • Rebel chiefs proclaimed loyalty to him.
  • He appealed to Indian rulers to form a confederacy against the British.

Who is described above?

  1. Nana Saheb
  2. Bahadur Shah Zafar
  3. Birjis Qadir
  4. Khan Bahadur Khan
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