Question

Which of the following statements regarding Nana Saheb are correct? Choose the correct option: I. Nana Saheb was the successor of Peshwa Baji Rao-II.
II. Nana Saheb joined the revolt of 1857 from Kanpur.
III. His rebellion collapsed in the beginning of 1857.
IV. Nana Saheb went to Nepal in 1857.
Options:

• A. Only I and III are correct.
• B. Only II and IV are correct.
• C. Only III and IV are correct.
• D. Only I and II are correct.

Hint:

Nana Saheb = Leader of Kanpur revolt, adopted son of Baji Rao II, later escaped to Nepal.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Analyze statement I.
Nana Saheb was the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II but was not officially recognized as his successor by the British. Hence, statement I is incorrect.


Step 2: Analyze statement II.
Nana Saheb played a major role in the Revolt of 1857 and led the uprising at Kanpur. Hence, statement II is correct.


Step 3: Analyze statement III.
The rebellion of Nana Saheb did not collapse at the beginning of 1857; rather, it continued for some time during the revolt. Hence, statement III is incorrect.


Step 4: Analyze statement IV.
After the failure of the revolt, Nana Saheb is believed to have escaped to Nepal. Hence, statement IV is correct.

Step 5: Conclusion.
Thus, only statements II and IV are correct.
Final Answer: Only II and IV are correct.