Who was the British commander-in-chief of India when the revolt of 1857 broke out?

Q. Who was the British commander-in-chief of India when the revolt of 1857 broke out?

(a) Lord Dalhousie

 (b) Sir James Outram

(c) Major General George Anson

(d) Sir Colin Campbell

Ans: (c) Major General George Anson

Explanation: The British commander-in-chief of India when the revolt of 1857 broke out was (c) Major General George Anson. However, it is important to note that George Anson died on May 27, 1857, shortly after the outbreak of the rebellion. He was succeeded by Sir Henry Havelock and later by Sir Colin Campbell, who played significant roles in suppressing the rebellion. So, while George Anson was the commander-in-chief at the beginning of the revolt, he did not have a direct role in its suppression.