Question

Who was one of the British officers whose forces defeated Nana Sahib's rebel force during the First War of Independence in 1857?

• A. Henry Lawrence
• B. Major General Havelock
• C. John Nicholson
• D. General Hugh Rose

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Major General Havelock

One of the British officers whose forces defeated Nana Sahib's rebel forces during the First War of Independence in 1857 was General Sir Henry Havelock, who initially relieved Cawnpore (Kanpur) and later, Sir Colin Campbell (later Baron Clyde) suppressed the revolt.