Which one of the following towns was NOT a centre of the Revolt of 1857?

The Revolt of 1857 was primarily concentrated in north-central India, with major storm-centres identified as Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Bareilly, Jhansi, and Arrah in Bihar [4]. Delhi served as the symbolic focal point where rebels installed Bahadur Shah Zafar as Emperor [1]. Kanpur was another critical centre led by Nana Saheb, which saw significant military operations and a British recapture in December 1857 [4]. Ayodhya (historically part of the Oudh/Faizabad region) was deeply involved, with Faizabad specifically listed as a major centre led by Maulvi Ahmadullah [4]. While Agra was the seat of the British government for the North-Western Provinces and experienced a siege within its fort, it is historically distinguished from the primary 'centres of revolt' where the rebellion was initiated or led by major rebel leaders. Standard historical accounts of the uprising's main hubs consistently omit Agra while highlighting Delhi, Kanpur, and the Oudh region [4].

Sources

1. [1] Modern India ,Bipin Chandra, History class XII (NCERT 1982 ed.)[Old NCERT] > Chapter 8: The Revolt of 1857 > MODERN INDIA > p. 142
2. [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Rebellion_of_1857
3. [2] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 7: The Revolt of 1857 > Suppression of the Revolt > p. 177