Who among the following sent a telegram on 6 August 1857 stating,
"Our men are cowed by the numbers opposed to them and the endless fighting. Every village is held against us, the zamindars have risen to oppose us"?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Lieutenant Colonel Tytler
Explanation:
• The statement was sent during the Revolt of 1857.
• It reflects the widespread resistance faced by British forces.
• The telegram mentions village-level opposition and zamindar participation.
• Lieutenant Colonel Tytler reported severe challenges to British control.
• Hence, the telegram was sent by Lieutenant Colonel Tytler.
Information Booster:
• The Revolt of 1857 saw participation of peasants, zamindars, and soldiers.
• British communication records reveal the scale of popular resistance.
• The revolt seriously threatened British authority in North India.
Additional Knowledge (Incorrect Options):
(B) Lord Cornwallis
• Associated with Permanent Settlement (1793).
• Not linked to the 1857 revolt.
(C) Lieutenant Colonel William Lambton
• Known for the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India.
• No role in the 1857 uprising.
(D) Robert Clive
• Key figure in Battle of Plassey (1757).
• Died long before the 1857 revolt.