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what was the role of John Nicholson in revolt of 1857 ? plz tell in detail​

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John Nicholson, (born Dec. 11, 1821, Dublin, Ire.—died Sept. 23, 1857, Delhi [India]), British soldier and administrator who brought relief to Delhi during the Indian Mutiny of 1857–58.

Answer 2

In one of the most famous tales told of him, during the 1857 Indian Uprising and Mutiny, Nicholson personally ordered and oversaw the hanging without trial of a whole set of regimental cooks, when poison was found in the soup they had been preparing for his fellow officers.

Nicholson became a cadet in the Bengal Army at the age of 17 and fought at Ghaznī during the First Afghan War (1839–42). ... In 1857, during the mutiny, Nicholson was promoted to brigadier general after pacifying the Punjab and led a swift advance on Delhi, which had been seized by rebel forces in May.

1.The Revolt saw the end of the company rule and the administration of India was passed onto the british crown. 2. The India office was created to handle the governance and the administration of the country

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