Question
Download Solution PDFConsider the following statements:
1. Kunwar Singh, Landlord of Jagdishpur in Bihar, led the rebellion against the British.
2. Lord Dalhousie recognised the adopted son of Rani Lakshmi Bai as the heir apparent.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe Correct answer is Option 2.
Key Points
- Kunwar Singh was a prominent leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He fought valiantly against the British forces in Bihar and was a significant figure in the uprising, especially known for his resistance in Jagdishpur. Hence Statement 1 is Correct.
- Lord Dalhousie, the British Governor-General, did not recognize the adopted son of Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi as the heir. Instead, he implemented the Doctrine of Lapse, which denied recognition to the adoption of Damodar Rao, Lakshmi Bai's adopted son, as her heir. This was one of the key reasons for the rebellion in Jhansi. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect.
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