Who was the deputy of Nana Saheb in the rebellion against the British?
A
Tantiya Tope
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B
Baji Rao III
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C
Rani Lakshmi Bai
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D
Baji Rao II
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Solution
The correct option is A Tantiya Tope The rebellion in Kanpur was led by Nana Saheb and his deputy, Tantiya Tope. The rebellion was initiated because the East India Company did not acknowledge Nana Saheb as a rightful successor to Peshwa Baji Rao II.