Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Kunwar Singh, Landlord of Jagdishpur in Bihar, led the rebellion against the British.
2. Rani Lakshmi Bai recognised the adopted son of Ram Lakshmi Bai as the heir apparent.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) Only 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Only 1
d) Both 1 and 2
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2024
The correct answer is: c) Only 1
Explanation:
1. Kunwar Singh, Landlord of Jagdishpur in Bihar, led the rebellion against the British:
This statement is correct. Kunwar Singh was a prominent leader during the Revolt of 1857. He was a landlord (zamindar) of Jagdishpur in Bihar and played a significant role in leading the rebellion against British rule in that region. Despite being in his 80s, he displayed remarkable courage and leadership during the uprising.
2. Rani Lakshmi Bai recognised the adopted son of Ram Lakshmi Bai as the heir apparent:
This statement is incorrect. Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi adopted a son, Damodar Rao, as her heir after her husband, Raja Gangadhar Rao, passed away. However, the British refused to recognize her adopted son as the legitimate heir under the Doctrine of Lapse policy, which was one of the reasons for her participation in the 1857 revolt.
Thus, only Statement 1 is correct.
