Module 4: Kunwar Singh's Campaigns Outside Bihar & The Rewa Episode

📖 Chapter 3 of 28 🧩 Module 4 of 7 ⏱️ ~2 min read 💡 3 MCQs

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Subtopic 4.1: The March Across Northern India

After leaving Jagdishpur, Kunwar Singh embarked on a spectacular military campaign across northern India, attempting to unite various rebel factions against the East India Company:

The Rewa Incident: Kunwar Singh marched towards the central Indian state of Rewa. However, bound by British loyalty or fear, the King of Rewa denied Kunwar Singh permission to enter his state during the 1857 revolt. Despite the King's opposition, the local population and army of Rewa sympathized with Kunwar Singh.
Alliance at Kanpur & Lucknow: Moving further, he joined forces with Nana Saheb at Kanpur and participated in the Battle of Kanpur. He also visited Lucknow, where the Nawab of Awadh honored him with a Robe of Honour (Khilat) and a Farman for the Azamgarh district.
Capture of Azamgarh: Displaying brilliant tactical maneuvering, Kunwar Singh defeated the British forces under Colonel Milman and successfully captured Azamgarh in March 1858, cementing his reputation as a master military strategist.

⭐ Key Points

During the 1857 revolt, the King of Rewa did not allow Kunwar Singh to enter his state.
Kunwar Singh joined forces with Nana Saheb during the Battle of Kanpur.
The Nawab of Awadh honored Kunwar Singh with a Farman for Azamgarh.
Kunwar Singh successfully captured Azamgarh from the British in March 1858.

📌 One-line Q&A

Question: Did the King of Rewa allow Kunwar Singh to enter his state during the revolt? Answer: No, he did not.
Question: With which national leader did Kunwar Singh fight at Kanpur? Answer: Nana Saheb.
Question: Which district did the Nawab of Awadh grant to Kunwar Singh? Answer: Azamgarh.

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Question 1: Which of the following statements is correct regarding Kunwar Singh's campaign?

Fearing British reprisal, the monarch of Rewa denied entry to Kunwar Singh, although the local army mutinied in his favor.

Question 2: Which prominent leader of the 1857 revolt collaborated with Kunwar Singh in the Battle of Kanpur?

Kunwar Singh joined forces with Nana Saheb and Tatya Tope during the military operations around Kanpur.

Question 3: From whom did Kunwar Singh receive the royal Farman for the Azamgarh district?

The Court of Awadh at Lucknow honored Kunwar Singh with a robe of honor and granted him the jurisdiction of Azamgarh.

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Did the King of Rewa allow Kunwar Singh to enter his state during the revolt?

No, he did not.

With which national leader did Kunwar Singh fight at Kanpur?

Nana Saheb.

Which district did the Nawab of Awadh grant to Kunwar Singh?

Azamgarh.

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