Definitely a proper leadership and mutual coordination were required in the revolt of 1857. For this purpose, rebellions wanted to take help from the great persons who were very popular among the masses.
1. First of all, the soldiers of Meerut Cantt marched to Delhi and Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was forced to lead them. He accepted the leadership of the revolt.
2. In Kanpur, Nana Sahib was forced to lead the revolt.,
3. Rani Laxmi Bai led the revolt from Jhansi due to the public pressure and cruel policy of the British.
4. In same condition, Kunwar Singh led the revolt from Bihar.
5. Begum Hazrat Mahal raised the voice against the British from Awadh.
