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During the revolt of 1857, as the mutiny broke out, sepoys started converging to Delhi. Which of the following is the correct reason behind that?

Delhi was the capital of British India and thus represented a power symbol.

Delhi was a major city near to rebel towns.

Delhi was continuous capital for imperial powers in India from the time of Delhi Sultanate.

Delhi was the seat of Mughal emperor and thus represented an Indian power.

Delhi was the seat of Mughal emperor and thus represented an Indian power. That's the main reason for sepoys converging to Delhi.

Delhi was not the capital of British during that period.Delhi was also not a continous capital for imperial powers in India.