Bihar Special GK PYQ 177 of 658 · Historical Scenario

Kunwar Singh fought his last battle against which English captain?

  1. ALe Grand
  2. BDouglas
  3. CEyre
  4. DLugard

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Correct answer: (a) Le Grand

Explanation

Babu Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur (Bhojpur) led the Revolt of 1857 in Bihar, though he was about 80 years old. His last battle was on 23 April 1858 near Jagdishpur, where he defeated a British force under Captain Le Grand and recovered his home. Badly wounded earlier, he died on 26 April 1858.

His brother Amar Singh carried on the fight. 23 April is observed in Bihar as Vijayotsav (Veer Kunwar Singh's victory day).

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