Tantia Tope's martyrdom at Shivpuri

The revolt's great guerrilla commander was betrayed, captured and hanged.

Key points for UPSC

• Tantia Tope, born Ramchandra Pandurang, fought a guerrilla war across central India for almost a year after Gwalior.
• He was betrayed by Man Singh of Narwar and captured in April 1859.
• He was hanged at Shivpuri on 18 April 1859.

Who was involved

• Tantia Tope · the last general of 1857

Test yourself

1. 1. Tantia Tope's original name was:

   • (a) Ramchandra Pandurang
   • (b) Dhondu Pant
   • (c) Manikarnika Tambe
   • (d) Govind Ballal
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   (a) Ramchandra Pandurang. He was born Ramchandra Pandurang.

2. 2. Tantia Tope was executed at:

   • (a) Shivpuri
   • (b) Gwalior
   • (c) Kanpur
   • (d) Jhansi
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   (a) Shivpuri. He was hanged at Shivpuri in April 1859.

3. 3. After 1858, Tantia Tope was known for:

   • (a) A long guerrilla campaign in central India
   • (b) Leading the siege of Lucknow
   • (c) Defending Delhi
   • (d) Founding the Indian Association
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   (a) A long guerrilla campaign in central India. He kept the British chasing him through central India for months.