Question

Revolt at Kanpur
a) Whojoined the rebels at Kanpur?
b) What happened to the English?
c) Who defeated Nana Saheb?
d) When was Cawnpore brought under British control?

Answer 1

A. Nana Sahib joined the rebel sepoys in Kanpur at 10 am on 5th June 1857.

B. 900 British officers and their families were besieged in the fortifications for 22 days by rebels under Nana Sahib.

C. Nana Sahab was defeated by General Havelock on 19 July.

D. Kanpur was brought back under British control on on July 16th by Brigadier General Neill.