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Which of the following British commanding suppressed the Revolt of 1857 in Kanpur?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Major William Taylor
  2. Sir Colin Campbell
  3. Sir Hugh Rose
  4. General John Nicholson

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sir Colin Campbell

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Sir Colin Campbell šŸ“š Explanation: The uprising in Kanpur during the 1857 Revolt was prominently led by Nana Sahib. The rebellion there was brutally suppressed by the British forces commanded by Sir Colin Campbell in December 1857. Sir Hugh Rose was responsible for suppressing the revolt in Jhansi, while General John Nicholson led the recapture of Delhi.