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Question

Who had made Allahabad the emergency headquarters in 1857?

  1. Lord Canning
  2. Lord Cornwallis
  3. Lord Wellesley
  4. Lord William Bentinck

Answer:

Option A: Lord Canning

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lord Canning”.

During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Lord Canning, who was the Governor-General of India at that time, made Allahabad the emergency headquarters.