2025 · Q47
Who among the following British Commanders suffered defeat in the famous Battle of Chinhat during the 1857 Revolt?
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- AHenry Lawrence
- BCaptain Hearsey
- CFrancois Sisten
- DCharles Ball
Explanation
At the Battle of Chinhat on 30 June 1857, the British force led by Sir Henry Lawrence (the Chief Commissioner of Awadh) was defeated by the rebel forces, forcing a retreat to the Lucknow Residency. Captain Hearsey was associated with Barrackpore, while the other named commanders were not involved at Chinhat. Hence the commander is Henry Lawrence.