Question

Who was the British Resident (Agent) in Udaipur at the outbreak of Revolt of 1857?
1. Captain William Eden
2. Sir John Lawrence
3. Captain Showers
4. Major Burton

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Captain Showers

The correct answer is Captain Showers.

• Revolt of 1857:
  • It was the first war of Independence.
  • This war is known by various names, such as Sepoy Revolt and the Indian Mutiny.
  • Delhi was the centre of the revolt.
  • Mangal Pandey was the important person who first started the revolt.
  • Most of the Rajasthan ruler’s didn’t help in the revolt. They helped the British forces. 
  • Captain Showers was the British Resident (Agent) in Udaipur at the outbreak of Revolt of 1857.