Which of the following statements is correct about the revolt of 1857?
1. Bahadur Shaha II was declared the Emperor of India.
2. Farmers and workers were against the revolt and did not support the soldiers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Only 1

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Only 2

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Both 1 and 2

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Solution

The correct option is A Only 1
After Barackpore, revolt of 1857 occurred at Meerut. After Meerut, revolt occurred at Delhi. The people of Delhi along with their rulers Bahadur Shah II were astonished at this revolt but immediately he was declared the Emperor of India. The news of the revolt at Delhi spread like wild forest fire in the neighboring states. The public welcomed the soldiers at many places. Farmers, workers and common men also supported the revolt and helped the soldier

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Which of the following statements is correct about the revolt of 1857? 1. Bahadur Shaha II was declared the Emperor of India. 2. Farmers and workers were against the revolt and did not support the soldiers. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is correct about the revolt of 1857?
1. Bahadur Shaha II was declared the Emperor of India.
2. Farmers and workers were against the revolt and did not support the soldiers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?