Suppression Of The Revolt of 1857 By British In Haryana


 
 
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Suppression of the Revolt of 1857 by British in Haryana

  •     After suppressing the 1857 Revolt in Delhi, the British moved towards Haryana.
  •     British General Van Cortland was appointed to suppress the revolution in Tosham. Cortland suppressed the revolutionaries near Hansi.
  •     Captain Pearson suppressed the revolutionaries near Hisar and Rohtak.
  •     Deputy Commissioner McNeill suppressed the revolutionaries in the Thanesar region.
  •     Delhi's Assistant Commissioner Kilford suppressed the revolt from Delhi to Sohna region.
  •     After Kilford's death. Brigadier General Shavers attacked Mewat, in which Jhajar Nawab Abdur Rahman Khan surrendered to the Shavers at Chhuchnakwas.
  •     After the invasion of Jhajjar, Shavers attacked Farrukhnagar. Nawab Ahmad Ali of Farrukhnagar surrendered without fighting.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) After the revolt of 1857, Delhi division included Delhi, Gurugram and Panipat districts.

    (b) The failure of the 1857 Revolt in Haryana can be attributed to the lack of unified leadership.

    (c) The 1857 revolt had a major impact on the economic system of Haryana only.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    In 1857, Captain Pearson suppressed the revolutionaries near ____________________________.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Assertion: The appointment of British General Van Cortland was crucial in suppressing the 1857 revolt in Haryana.

    Reason: Van Cortland effectively coordinated with other British officials and successfully quelled the revolutionary activities in Tosham, Hansi, Hisar, and Rohtak regions.

    Right Option : A
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