Module 5: The Final Battles & Demise of Kunwar Singh

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Subtopic 5.1: The Triumphant Return to Jagdishpur

After a relentless campaign across northern India, an aging but undefeated Kunwar Singh decided to return to his homeland in Bihar:

Crossing the Ganges: In April 1858, while crossing the Ganges river at Shivpur Ghat to return to Jagdishpur, Kunwar Singh was fired upon by British forces led by Brigadier Douglas. A bullet shattered his wrist. In a legendary act of sacrifice, Kunwar Singh amputated his own infected arm with his sword and offered it to the river goddess.
The Final Victory: Severely injured, he reached Jagdishpur. On 23 April 1858, he led his troops to a final glorious victory, thoroughly defeating the British forces commanded by Captain Le Grand near his estate. The Union Jack was pulled down from Jagdishpur fort.
Demise: Exhausted and succumbing to his severe injuries, the great leader of the 1857 revolt, Kunwar Singh, passed away three days later, in April 1858. (Note: Historically verified as 26 April 1858).

⭐ Key Points

Kunwar Singh was injured while crossing the Ganges under fire from Brigadier Douglas.
He amputated his own arm to stop the spread of infection.
He achieved his final victory against Captain Le Grand on 23 April 1858.
Kunwar Singh, the leader of the 1857 revolt, passed away in April 1858.

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Question: Which British commander fired at Kunwar Singh while he was crossing the Ganges? Answer: Brigadier Douglas.
Question: Whom did Kunwar Singh defeat in his final battle on 23 April 1858? Answer: Captain Le Grand.
Question: In which month and year did Kunwar Singh pass away? Answer: April 1858.

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Question 1: In which month and year did Kunwar Singh, the leader of the 1857 revolt in Bihar, pass away?

Kunwar Singh succumbed to his severe injuries on 26 April 1858, just three days after winning his final battle at Jagdishpur.

Question 2: Which British military officer was decisively defeated by a severely wounded Kunwar Singh on 23 April 1858?

In a historic display of valor, Kunwar Singh routed Captain Le Grand's forces near Jagdishpur and reclaimed his fort before passing away.

Question 3: While crossing which river did Kunwar Singh lose his arm to a bullet fired by Brigadier Douglas's troops?

While crossing the Ganges at Shivpur Ghat to re-enter Bihar, he was shot in the wrist and famously amputated his own arm to save himself from infection.

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Which British commander fired at Kunwar Singh while he was crossing the Ganges?

Brigadier Douglas.

Whom did Kunwar Singh defeat in his final battle on 23 April 1858?

Captain Le Grand.

In which month and year did Kunwar Singh pass away?

April 1858.

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