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

    In which year, Haryana was merged with Punjab ?

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following districts was included in the Delhi Division ?

    Right Option : A
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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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