Q. With reference to the rebellion of Wazir Ali Khan, consider the following statements:
1.The uprising began with the “Massacre of Benares,” where the deposed Nawab Wazir Ali murdered the British Resident and other European officials.
2.Following his capture, Wazir Ali was executed by the British to set an example for other displaced Indian rulers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. Wazir Ali, having been replaced by Saadat Ali Khan II, felt humiliated and launched a violent attack on the Resident, George Frederik Cherry, in Benares.
Statement 2: Incorrect. Wazir Ali was extradited by the Raja of Jaipur only on the condition that he would not be executed. He was imprisoned for the rest of his life in Fort William.
