GS PrelimsHistory (Modern India)Rebellion of 18572006

With reference to the revolt of the year 1857, who of the following was betrayed by a friend; captured and put to death by the British?

A

Nana Sahib

B

Kunwar Singh

C

Khan Bahadur Khan

D

Tantia Tope

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question asks which leader of the Revolt of 1857 was betrayed by a friend, captured, and executed by the British. 2. Tantia Tope (Ramachandra Pandurang Tope) was a prominent general in the Revolt of 1857, known for his guerrilla tactics. 3. After escaping capture multiple times, Tantia Tope was reportedly betrayed in April 1859 by his trusted friend, Man Singh, the Raja of Narwar, while sleeping in the forest. 4. He was captured by the British, court-martialed, and executed by hanging on 18 April 1859. 5. Nana Sahib disappeared after the revolt, Kunwar Singh died from battle wounds, and Khan Bahadur Khan was captured and hanged, but the specific narrative of betrayal by a friend is most strongly associated with Tantia Tope.

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