Question
Nana Sahib, who assumed leadership of the revolt in Kanpur, was the adopted son of which Peshwa?
Answer & ExplanationAnswer: [C]
The correct answer is Baji Rao II. In Kanpur, the revolt was driven by Nana Saheb, the adopted child of Peshwa Baji Rao II along with his administrator Tantia Tope and secretary Azimullah Khan. Nana Saheb joined the revolt essentially because he was denied his benefits by the British.
