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Q. The Revolt of 1857 was a prolonged period of armed uprising as well as rebellions in Northern and Central India against British. It began in Meerut by Indian troops (sepoys) in the service of the British East India Company and later spread to Delhi, Agra, Awadh, Kanpur, Chambal and Lucknow.

A
Awadh
B
Delhi
C
Bombay
D
The Chambal Region

Correct Answer

Bombay

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