Option 1: The rebels of 1857 proclaimed their loyalty to him - This statement is true. During the Revolt of 1857, the rebels acknowledged Bahadur Shah Jafar II as the titular leader and proclaimed their loyalty to him.

Option 2: He was killed by Lt. Hodson, a cavalry officer in Delhi - This statement is not true. Bahadur Shah Jafar II was captured by British forces after the Revolt of 1857 and was subsequently exiled to Rangoon (present-day Yangon) where he died in 1862.

Option 3: He was reluctant to lead the Revolt of 1857 in the beginning - This statement is true. Initially, Bahadur Shah Jafar II was hesitant to actively participate in the Revolt of 1857. However, as the rebellion gained momentum, he eventually joined the revolt and became its figurehead.

Option 4: He was a poet - This statement is true. Bahadur Shah Jafar II was not only the last Mughal emperor but was also a renowned poet and calligrapher. He was known for his contributions to Urdu poetry under the pen name "Zafar."

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