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1857 in Bihar

Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur, Veer Kunwar Singh's leadership, role of Bihar zamindars.

In the official syllabus: BPSC — Bihar Gazette (Extraordinary), Patna, 23 August 2017: updated structure and syllabus of the BPSC Combined…, Main Examination, General Studies Paper I: Modern History of India and Indian Culture (read 29 Sept 2026).

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  1. 1.Which of the following leaders led the revolt of 1857 in the Jagdishpur region of Bihar?

    • (A)Kunwar Singh
    • (B)Tatya Tope
    • (C)Nana Sahib
    • (D)Rani Lakshmibai
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    Answer: (A) Kunwar Singh

    Solution: Veer Kunwar Singh, an 80-year-old zamindar from Jagdishpur in Bihar, led a significant revolt against the British in 1857 and is regarded as a great hero of Bihar's freedom struggle.

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  2. 2.Veer Kunwar Singh, the legendary leader of the 1857 revolt in Bihar, belonged to which district?

    • (A)Bhojpur (Jagdishpur)
    • (B)Patna
    • (C)Darbhanga
    • (D)Muzaffarpur
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    Answer: (A) Bhojpur (Jagdishpur)

    Solution: Veer Kunwar Singh was the zamindar of Jagdishpur in Bhojpur district. At the age of 80, he led a remarkable military campaign against the British during the 1857 revolt.

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  3. 3.Which leader led the revolt of 1857 in Jagdishpur (Bihar) and continued guerrilla warfare against the British even after initial setbacks?

    • (A)Kunwar Singh
    • (B)Tantia Tope
    • (C)Nana Sahib
    • (D)Mangal Pandey
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    Answer: (A) Kunwar Singh

    Solution: Kunwar Singh, the 80-year-old zamindar of Jagdishpur in Bihar, led the revolt in the region and fought valiantly against British forces through guerrilla warfare.

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  4. 4.Which leader played a crucial role in the 1857 revolt in Bihar by leading uprisings in the Jagdishpur region?

    • (A)Kunwar Singh
    • (B)Tatya Tope
    • (C)Nana Sahib
    • (D)Rani Lakshmibai
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    Answer: (A) Kunwar Singh

    Solution: Kunwar Singh, an elderly zamindar from Jagdishpur, led the 1857 revolt in Bihar with remarkable courage and military skill despite his advanced age.

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