UPSC Prelims 2005 Q53: Modern History – Advent Of Europeans & British Expansion
Which one of the following territories was not affected by the Revolt of 1857?
- (a) Jhansi
- (b) Chittor
- (c) Jagdishpur
- (d) Lucknow
Answer: (b) Chittor
Explanation
Places affected by the Revolt of 1857
| Place | Status in 1857 |
|---|---|
| Jhansi | Rani Lakshmibai led the revolt |
| Jagdishpur | Kunwar Singh's stronghold in Bihar |
| Lucknow | Begum Hazrat Mahal led the revolt; the Residency was besieged |
| Chittor | Not a centre of the revolt |
Chittor was not affected by the Revolt of 1857; Rajputana as a whole stayed largely calm.
Answer: (b) Chittor.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Jhansi was a major centre led by Rani Lakshmibai.
- (b) CORRECT. Chittor was not affected by the revolt.
- (c) Incorrect. Jagdishpur was Kunwar Singh's centre.
- (d) Incorrect. Lucknow was a major centre of the revolt.
Key point
Centres of 1857: Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, Jagdishpur, Allahabad.
Remember
Chittor was not affected by the Revolt of 1857.
Common mistakes
- Assuming every fort town joined the revolt.
- Mixing Chittor with Kota, where a revolt did occur.
- Forgetting Jagdishpur is in Bihar.
Exam tip
Rajasthan largely did not rise in 1857.
Sources
- Bipan Chandra — Modern India
- NCERT Class XII History — Themes in Indian History Part III — Rebels and the Raj: 1857 Revolt and its Representations