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Whom did the rebels declare Emperor of Hindustan at Delhi?
ABahadur Shah II
BShah Alam II
CWajid Ali Shah
DAkbar Shah II
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Bahadur Shah II
The rebels turned to the aged Mughal ruler Bahadur Shah Zafar, giving the revolt a nominal leader and legitimacy.
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