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What was Bahadur Shah's first reaction to the sepoys' request?
AA public celebration
BHorror and rejection
CEager acceptance
DAn immediate war order
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Horror and rejection
The old emperor first recoiled and agreed only after sepoys entered the court and left him few options.
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