Q. Who supported Begum Hazrat Mahal in proclaiming her son, Birjis Qadar, as the Nawab of Awadh during the revolt of 1857? Answer:
Disbanded soldiers of Awadh
Notes: Disbanded Awadh soldiers aided Begum Hazrat Mahal in declaring Birjis Qadar as Nawab, prolonging the resistance in Lucknow.