Multiple choice

Who was the first sepoy of 1857 revolt?

  1. Abrader Shah

  2. Tantya Tope

  3. Rani Jhansi

  4. Mangal Pandey
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Explanation

Mangal Pandey is widely regarded as the first sepoy to rebel against the British in 1857, at Barrackpore. Tantya Tope was a general who led forces later. Rani Jhansi was a queen who led her troops. 'Abrader Shah' is likely a garbled name - possibly referring to Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor who was proclaimed leader but not the first sepoy. Mangal Pandey's action on March 29, 1857, is considered the spark.

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