Modern Indian History UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

Who had made Allahabad the emergency headquarters in 1857?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Lord Canning

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lord Canning”.

During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Lord Canning, who was the Governor-General of India at that time, made Allahabad the emergency headquarters.

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