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Who was the British Governor-General of India during the Great Revolt of 1857?

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

Answer options

  1. Lord Canning
  2. Lord Dalhousie
  3. Lord William Bentinck
  4. Lord Wellesley

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Canning

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Lord Canning šŸ“š Explanation: Lord Canning served as the Governor-General of India when the massive Revolt of 1857 erupted against British colonial rule. He skillfully navigated the severe crisis and oversaw the subsequent suppression of the rebellion. After the British Crown directly took over the administration of India in 1858, Canning was appointed as the very first Viceroy of India.