Which of the following persons had participated actively in the Revolt of 1857?

Explanation

The political, economic, social and religious causes, due to the Revolt of 1857 began. The revolt started in Lucknow in May, 1857 and it was led by Begum Hazrat Mahal. In Kanpur, it was led by Nana Saheb, and in Faizabad, it was led by Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah. On the other hand, the role of Begum Zeenat Mahal, wife of Bahadur Shah Zafar (the last Mughal emperor), in the Revolt of 1857 was doubtful. According to British sources, she was not a supporter of the rebels; rather, she sought a compromise with the British and acted in a way that weakened the revolt. However, some sources say that Zeenat Mahal opened the gates of Delhi for the rebels of 1857, but this claim is not confirmed by any reliable source. Therefore, among all the given options, the most appropriate answer is option (e).