Which books on the War of Independence were written by Maulvi Muhammad Jafar Thanseeri?

D. Tawareekh-i-Ajeeb and Kala Pani

A. Fateh-i-Bhakkar and Tuzk-i-Jahangiri

B. Asar-us-Sanadid and Tarikh-i-Sarkashi

D. Tawareekh-i-Ajeeb and Kala Pani

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21.
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Government of India Act 1858 was passed on _?
Correct Answer: A. 2nd August 1858
One-liner
The Government of India Act 1858 was passed on 2nd August 1858, transferring the administration of India from the East India Company to the British Crown.
22.
Who wrote to England, "My present policy is based on mercy without any weakness; it will not affect the government supremacy"?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Canning
One-liner
The statement was made by Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India, regarding his policy after the War of Independence 1857.
23.
Who was the second wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah?
Correct Answer: A. Begum Hazrat Mahal
One-liner
The second wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was Begum Hazrat Mahal.
24.
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When did the Indian mutiny take place?
Correct Answer: D. 1857
One-liner
The Indian Mutiny, also known as the War of Independence, took place in 1857.
25.
The Mutiny Revolt against British Raj took place in the year?
Correct Answer: A. 1857
One-liner
The Mutiny Revolt against the British Raj took place in 1857.
26.
The British East India Company rule came to an end in the year _.
Correct Answer: B. 1858
One-liner
The British East India Company rule came to an end in the year 1858 when the British Crown took over the administration of India through the Government of India Act 1858.
27.
The Queen's Proclamation was read at a Darbar, where was that Darbar held?
Correct Answer: B. Allahabad
One-liner
The Queen's Proclamation was read at a Darbar held in Allahabad on November 1, 1858.
28.
Which books on the War of Independence were written by Maulvi Muhammad Jafar Thanseeri?
Correct Answer: D. Tawareekh-i-Ajeeb and Kala Pani
One-liner
Maulvi Muhammad Jafar Thanseeri wrote Tawareekh-i-Ajeeb and Kala Pani on the War of Independence 1857.
29.
Who was the last Governor General of India at the time of the War of Independence 1857?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Canning
One-liner
The last Governor General of India at the time of the War of Independence 1857 was Lord Canning, who later became the first Viceroy of India.
30.
What major historical event took place in 1857?
Correct Answer: B. War of Independence
One-liner
The major historical event of 1857 was the War of Independence, a widespread armed uprising against British East India Company rule in the Indian subcontinent.

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