Question

Who among the following was the British official who suppressed the revolt at Kanpur?

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

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Sir Colin Campbell

Sir Colin Campbell was the British official who suppressed the revolt at Kanpur during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. At Kanpur, the Revolt of 1857 was led by Nana Saheb, the adopted son of Baji Rao II, the last Peshwa. He kicked out the British from Kanpur with the help of the sepoys and proclaimed himself the Peshwa. But, soon Kanpur was recaptured by the British commander Sir Colin Campbell and the revolt was suppressed.