Consider the following leaders:

 

1.   Chandan Hajuri

2.   Surendra Sai

3.   Ramakrushna Samantasinghar

 

How many of the above leaders are associated with the 1857 Revolt in Odisha?

 

Correct option is D

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• Chandan Hajuri: He was also known as Chakhi Khuntia. He played a great role in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.

• Surendra Sai In 1833: the Sambalpur region revolted against British rule under Surendra Sai. Surendra Sai challenged the motives of the British Government on the grounds of Doctorine of Lapse.

• Ramakrushna Samantasinghar: He was the successor of great poet, Abhimanyu Samanta Singhar. In August, 1857, with the support of Khandayats, he revolted against the Sunset Law introduced by Lord Cornwallis.

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