Which of the following key centres of the 1857 Revolt was recaptured from the rebel forces in September 1857? 

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) Delhi

Explanation:

• Delhi was a key centre of the 1857 Revolt, also known as the First War of Indian Independence.
• The city was taken over by the rebel forces in May 1857 and became the symbolic capital of the revolt.
• However, in September 1857, British forces recaptured Delhi after intense fighting, marking a significant turning point in the rebellion.

Information Booster:

• Start of the Revolt: The revolt began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut, when Indian soldiers (sepoys) rebelled against the British East India Company. This marked the beginning of a widespread rebellion across northern and central India.
• Revolt in Delhi: The rebels, led by figures like Bahadur Shah Zafar and various other leaders, held Delhi as their base of operations.
• Recapture of Delhi: The recapture of Delhi was crucial in the suppression of the revolt, as it marked the end of the rebel stronghold.
• British Leadership: The recapture was led by British forces under the command of General John Nicholson.