Question

The Vellore mutiny was surpassed by__________________
A. Major Coots
B. Col. Agnew
C. Major Bannerman
D. General Gillesby

Answer 1

Hint: The Vellore Sepoy Mutiny is considered as one of the first large scale mutinies that emerged against the Britishers before the great revolt of 1857 and holds a significant place in the history of India. The mutiny resulted in the death and wounded of more than 100 Britishers.

Complete Answer:
The English East India Company emerged as the unopposed ruler of the Madras presidency from 1800 to 180. Lord William Bentinck was the governor of the Madras presidency and John Craddock was the commander in chief.
The death of the great leaders such as Pulithevar, Kattabomman, and Maruthu brothers had left a deep scar in the minds of the rebels and the sepoys
The reforms that were introduced in the army led to a mutiny in Vellore. The Vellore mutiny was the first instance of a mutiny by Indian sepoys against the East India Company and this event took place at Vellore in South India
Some major factors which led to the cause of the mutiny were the prohibition done on the Hindus from wearing ornaments and the Muslims were required to trim their beard and mustaches, which created resentment among the people.
The sepoys who had refused to wear a turban introduced by the Britishers were punished by giving them lashes and terminating them from their service. The rebellion was initiated by the sons of Tipu Sultan who secretly planned the revolt
The uprising was brought to an end by General Gillesby, peace was restored at the fort and the English brought the Vellore Fort once again under their control.
So, the correct answer is Option B.

Note: The Vellore sepoy mutiny was a bloody and a violent mutiny that was short-lived. Though this mutiny might have seemed to have faded from our collective memory, it was indicative of the simmering dissent in the British barracks.