Question

Who among the following was the British General who suppressed the Revolt of 1857 in Delhi?

• A. Henry Lawrence
• B. Sir Colin Campbell
• C. John Nicholson
• D. General Hugh Rose

Answer 1

Answer:

C. John Nicholson

The British general who played a crucial role in suppressing the Revolt of 1857 in Delhi was Brigadier General John Nicholson The British government put the responsibility of suppressing it on his shoulders. Nicholson was posted in Delhi to suppress the 1857 freedom struggle. While fighting the Indians in Delhi, he was seriously injured and died a few days later on September 23, 1857. He was buried near Kashmiri Gate in Delhi.