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Q. Who led the revolt in 1857 in Bihar and defeated the British Army near Aara?

A
Kunwar Singh
B
Bahadur Shah Jafar
C
Tatya Tope
D
Mangal Pandey

Correct Answer

Kunwar Singh

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