Consequences of Vellore Revolt (a) Where was Tipu’s sons imprisoned after the revolt?

Question

Answer the questions given under each caption.

Consequences of Vellore Revolt

(a) Where was Tipu’s sons imprisoned after the revolt?

(b) What was the reward given to the people who suppressed the revolt?

(c) Name the English Generals who were removed from their office?

(d) What was withdrawn after the revolt?

Answer 1

(a) Tipu’s sons were sent to Calcutta after the revolt.

(b) Col. Gillespie was given 7,000 pagodas. The officers and men engaged in the suppression were rewarded with prize money and promotion.

(c) Col. Sir John Cradock, Adjutant General Agnew and Governor William Bentinck were removed from their office.

(d) The military regulations were withdrawn after the revolt.