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Q. The Revolt of 1857 in Awadh and Lucknow was led by

A
Begum Hazrat Mahal
B
Wajid Ali Shah
C
Asaf-ud-daula
D
Begum Zeenat Mahal

Correct Answer

Begum Hazrat Mahal

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