When was revolt of 1857 finally supressed by British?

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NTPC CBT-I (Held On: 4 Jan 2021 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 1859.

Key Points

The Revolt of 1857 is a major landmark in the history of India against British rule in India.
The Revolt of 1857 was started on 10th May 1857 at Meerut.
The introduction of greased cartridges was the immediate cause of the 1857 revolt.
Heavy taxation was one of the major reasons for the outbreak of the 1857 revolt.
The peasants had to pay heavy taxes in the form of Land tax during 1857.

Additional Information

Mangal Pandey was the first martyr of the 1857 revolt.
Lord Canning was the governor-general of India during the 1857 revolt.
The English called the revolt the 'devil's wind'.
Finally, the revolt of 1857 was suppressed by the British in 1859.
The control of the Indian administration was passed on to the British crown by the Government of India Act 1858.
All Indian prisoners except those who committed serious offences were released.