Question

Why did the chief and rulers support the Mogul emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar in the revolt ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Delhi was recaptured from the rebel forces in September 1857. The last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar was tried in court and sentenced to life imprisonment. ... The British had to fight for two years to suppress the massive forces of popular rebellion. Lucknow was taken in March 1858.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The Mughal dynasty had ruled over a large part of the country. Most smaller rulers and chieftains controlled different territories on behalf of the Mughal ruler. Threatened by the expansion of British rule, many of them felt that if the Mughal emperor could rule again, they too would be able to rule their own territories once more, under the Mughal Authority.