Correct option is B
Ans. (b)
Monck Mason, a British officer, was killed in Auwa during the Revolt of 1857. The Jagirdar of Auwa, Thakur Kushal Singh, led the rebellion against the British in Marwar (Rajasthan). Auwa became a significant center of resistance, where British forces faced strong opposition. The rebels successfully attacked and killed Monck Mason, making it an important event in Rajasthan’s role in the 1857 uprising.
Information Booster
· Killed in: Auwa (Marwar, Rajasthan).
· Leader of Rebellion: Thakur Kushal Singh.
· Role in 1857: Auwa was a stronghold of the revolt in Rajasthan.
· British Response: A heavy counterattack by Colonel Holmes and Brigadier Lawrence.
· Significance: Marked Rajasthan’s contribution to the 1857 movement.
Additional Knowledge
Option (a): Erinpura – Incorrect. Erinpura was a British cantonment but not the site of Monck Mason’s death.
Option (b): Auwa – Correct Answer. Monck Mason was killed in Auwa by rebel forces led by Thakur Kushal Singh.
Option (c): Kota – Incorrect. Kota had its own rebellion, but Mason was not killed there.
Option (d): Nasirabad – Incorrect. Nasirabad was a major center of the revolt but not where Monck Mason was killed.