Birjis Qadr was proclaimed as the new Nawab in__.

In 1857, during the Indian Rebellion, Birjis Qadr, the son of the deposed Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, was proclaimed the new Nawab of Awadh in Lucknow. His mother, Begum Hazrat Mahal, played a pivotal role in this proclamation. She led the resistance against the British East India Company and declared her son as the Nawab, positioning him as a figurehead to rally support among the local populace. This strategic move aimed to restore the former glory of the Awadh dynasty and unite the people against colonial rule.

Key Points:

• Proclamation Date: 5th June 1857
• Location: Lucknow, the capital of Awadh
• Proclaimed By: Begum Hazrat Mahal, mother of Birjis Qadr
• Context: During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence
• Significance: Symbolized the resistance of the Awadh dynasty against British colonialism

Additional Information:

• Birth of Birjis Qadr: 20th August 1845 in Lucknow
• Father: Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh
• Mother: Begum Hazrat Mahal, a prominent figure in the rebellion
• Role in Rebellion: Served as a figurehead Nawab under the regency of Begum Hazrat Mahal
• Post-Rebellion Life: After the suppression of the rebellion, Birjis Qadr fled to Nepal and later returned to India in 1887