alleryWhy did the Meerut rebels head for Delhi?
AIt held the largest British garrison
BIt was the base of the Sikh army
CIt was the seat of the Mughal Emperor
DIt was the Governor-General's capital
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It was the seat of the Mughal Emperor
1. Delhi was a strong walled city, the ancient capital and seat of the nominal Mughal Emperor.
2. It had no British troops in garrison, unlike Meerut.
3. So its status as the Mughal seat is correct.
_Source: Wikipedia, Indian Rebellion of 1857, Meerut_
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