Which one of the following places did Kunwar Singh, a prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857 belong to?
- ABiharCorrect
- BMadhya Pradesh
- CRajasthan
- DUttar Pradesh
Explanation
Kunwar Singh was a notable leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He belonged to a royal Ujjainiya Rajput house of Jagdishpur, which is located in the Bhojpur district of Bihar. At the age of nearly 80, he led the resistance against the British forces in Bihar with great bravery and military skill. He is often referred to as Veer Kunwar Singh for his courage during the revolt. Therefore, Bihar is the correct answer.
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