With reference to the ‘revolt of the year’ , who of the following was betrayed by a ‘friend’ captured and put to death by the British?

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Correct answer: Tantia Tope. The Revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence, marked a major uprising against British rule in India. Triggered by political, economic, and social grievances, it united soldiers, peasants, and rulers. Option (d) is correct: Tantia Tope, originally named Ramchandra Panduranga, was a prominent leader of the 1857 Revolt from Kanpur, alongside Nana Sahib and Azimullah Khan. Betrayed by Mansingh, Raja of Narwar, loyal to the Scindia of Gwalior who opposed the revolt, Tantia Tope was captured and hanged on April 18, 1859. 204

With reference to the ‘revolt of the year’ , who of the following was betrayed by a ‘friend’ captured and put to death by the British?

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