Who among the following introduced reforms regarding ‘Suppression of Thugi’?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) William Bentinck
Explanation:
. William Bentinck initiated strong administrative measures for the suppression of Thuggee.
. He served as Governor-General of India from 1828 to 1835.
. The campaign against Thuggee was led by Captain William Sleeman under Bentinck’s patronage.
. Thuggee involved organized gangs that committed ritual murder and robbery of travelers.
. A dedicated Thuggee and Dacoity Department was established in 1835.
. By around 1840, Thuggee was largely eradicated from India.
Information Booster:
. Thugs used a cloth called rumal to strangle victims, often in the name of Goddess Kali.
. Lord William Bentinck is also known for abolishing Sati in 1829.
. He supported the introduction of English education in India.
Additional Knowledge:
Lord Ripon (Option a)
. Viceroy of India from 1880 to 1884.
. Known for introducing local self-government and the Ilbert Bill.
. He was not associated with Thuggee suppression.
Lord Lytton (Option b)
. Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880.
. Known for the Vernacular Press Act and Delhi Durbar of 1877.
. He had no role in Thuggee reforms.
Lord Dalhousie (Option d)
. Governor-General from 1848 to 1856.
. Known for the Doctrine of Lapse, railways, and telegraph expansion.
. Thuggee suppression had already been completed before his tenure.