During the 1857 revolt, which leaders led the uprising in Kota?

Explanation

The Kota uprising of 1857 was led by local leaders rather than prominent figures from north India. In October 1857, Lala Jaidayal, the Political Agent's vakil, and Mehrab Khan, a military officer, led the revolt against the British. Under their leadership, the rebels took control of the city for several months. Thus, Lala Jaidayal and Mehrab Khan were the leaders specifically associated with the uprising in Kota.

Why the other options are wrong

• (B) Tatya Tope and Kunwar Singh were major figures in the wider 1857 revolt, but they did not lead the uprising in Kota; it was led by Lala Jaidayal and Mehrab Khan.
• (C) Thakur Kushal Singh and Firoz Shah were not the leaders of the uprising in Kota; the Kota leadership pair was Lala Jaidayal and Mehrab Khan.
• (D) Nana Saheb and Begum Hazrat Mahal were prominent in the wider 1857 revolt, but they did not lead the October 1857 uprising in Kota; Lala Jaidayal and Mehrab Khan did.

Concept

RAS coverage of Rajasthan's role in the Revolt of 1857 often emphasizes local centres and leaders rather than only all-India names. Rajasthan history within RAS frequently focuses on state-specific leadership and locations within wider national movements.

Source

• RSMSSB Master Question Paper, Patwar 2021 Evening

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