Question

Which of the following regions was not a major centre of the Revolt of 1857 ?

• A. Gwalior
• B. Arrah
• C. Singhbhum
• D. Hyderabad

Hint:

The Revolt of 1857 is often described as the first war of Indian independence due to its massive scale. The revolt was most intense in the areas under direct British administration (the North-Western Provinces and Oudh).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:

• The Revolt of 1857 was widespread across North and Central India, but its intensity varied significantly by region.
• Many princely states, due to their diplomatic treaties or lack of support for the mutineers, remained largely peaceful.

Step 1: Identifying centers of the revolt
Gwalior was a major center where the rebels, led by Tatya Tope and Rani Lakshmibai, made a significant stand.
Arrah (in Bihar) saw intense rebellion led by Kunwar Singh, a local zamindar who became a key figure in the uprising.
Singhbhum was another region where local leaders and tribals actively participated against British authority.

Step 2: Analyzing the exception
Hyderabad, under the Nizam, maintained its allegiance to the British, preventing the revolt from becoming a large-scale organized movement in that territory.
While there were minor incidents of dissent, it did not reach the level of a "major center" like the others listed.