Question
Easy
Who among the following Governor-Generals decided that Bahadur Shah Zafar would be the last Mughal emperor and after his death none of the descendents would be recognized as a ruler ?
1
Lord Dalhousie
2
William Bentinck
3
Lord Canning
4
Lord Cornwallis
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Modern India: Colonial Rule & Freedom Struggle
Topic: Revolt of 1857 & Its Aftermath
Correct Answer
Option C
Explanation
Option 3, Lord Canning, is the correct answer. Here is a detailed explanation justifying why this is the case: 1. Explanation for Option 3 (Lord Canning): - Lord Canning served as the Governor-General of India from 1856 to 1862. During his tenure, he made significant decisions regarding the Mughal dynasty. In 1857, the Indian Rebellion, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, took place. Following the suppression of the rebellion, Lord…Read More
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