Name the place where the revolution of 1857 started in Rajasthan.

Correct option is A

Ans. (a)
The Revolt of 1857 in Rajasthan began in Nasirabad, a British cantonment in Ajmer district, on 28th May 1857. The rebellion was led by the soldiers of the Bengal Native Infantry stationed in the cantonment.
The soldiers, inspired by the events in Meerut, revolted against British officers, marking the uprising in Rajasthan. They later marched towards Delhi to join the larger revolt. The revolt in Nasirabad sparked uprisings in other parts of Rajasthan, such as Erinpura and Bharatpur.
Information Booster
1. The revolt in Rajasthan was less intense due to the lack of widespread support from local rulers.
2. Key reasons for the revolt included grievances against the British, loss of traditional privileges, and resentment over annexation policies.
Additional Knowledge
· Nasirabad (Option a - Correct): First site of the 1857 revolt in Rajasthan.
· Erinpura (Option b): Rebellion broke out here later.
· Bharatpur (Option c): Participated in the revolt, but not the starting point.
· Sirohi (Option d): No significant role in the 1857 revolt.