Multiple choice

Which among the following Britishers suppressed the revolt of 1857 at Delhi?

  1. Colin Campbell

  2. James Neil

  3. John Nicholson

  4. Hugh Rose
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Explanation

John Nicholson, a British military leader, was instrumental in recapturing Delhi from the rebels in September 1857. He led the assault and was fatally wounded during the siege of Delhi. Nicholson became a colonial hero for his role in suppressing the revolt at Delhi, which was the epicenter of the rebellion. Other generals suppressed different areas - Campbell at Lucknow, Hugh Rose in central India.

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