Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Rao Tula Ram
Rao Tula Ram was the chief leader of the Revolt of 1857 in Rewari, located in present-day Haryana.
He led a powerful rebellion against the British East India Company in the region and participated in the Battle of Nasibpur near Narnaul.
After facing defeat, he escaped to seek help from Iran and Afghanistan for India's freedom but died in 1863 in Kabul.
Rao Tula Ram remains a celebrated hero in Haryana and is honored for his strategic resistance and diplomatic efforts.
Information Booster:
• Rao Tula Ram actively resisted British rule in southwest Haryana.
• He collaborated with Rao Gopal Dev and Shahzada (rebel leader) during the revolt.
• The Revolt of 1857 was India’s first organized armed uprising against British rule.
• Rao Tula Ram’s resistance delayed British consolidation in Haryana.
• The revolt in Haryana was part of the larger Northern Indian rebellion.
• His death in Kabul marked the end of his diplomatic mission for India's liberation.
Additional Information:
| Region | Leader(s) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Bahadur Shah Zafar | Declared as Emperor of India by the rebels |
| Kanpur | Nana Sahib, Tantia Tope | Nana led the revolt; Tantia Tope was his general |
| Jhansi | Rani Lakshmibai | Famous for her bravery; died in battle |
| Awadh (Lucknow) | Begum Hazrat Mahal, Birjis Qadr | Fought after Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was exiled |
| Bareilly | Khan Bahadur Khan | Declared himself Nawab of Rohilkhand |
| Bihar | Kunwar Singh | Elderly zamindar; led revolt in Jagdishpur |
| Faizabad | Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah | Religious leader turned military commander |
| Rewari (Haryana) | Rao Tula Ram | Fought British in Battle of Nasibpur |
| Farrukhabad | Ahmadullah | Took control after local uprising |
| Gwalior | Tantia Tope (after Kanpur) | Continued guerrilla warfare till capture |
| Allahabad & Banaras | Liaquat Ali | Led revolt briefly before being captured |