Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) William Tayler
Explanation:
- William Tayler was the Commissioner of the Patna Division when the Revolt of 1857 broke out.
- He adopted severe and often ruthless preemptive measures to suppress the uprising in Patna, arresting several prominent Muslim citizens (including Wahabi leaders) to prevent a rebellion.
Information Booster:
- Despite his harsh tactics, the rebellion erupted in Danapur and Jagdishpur under Babu Kunwar Singh.
- Tayler's high-handedness and subsequent panic-driven orders to abandon outer stations led to his dismissal and replacement by E. A. Samuells.
Additional Knowledge:
Brigadier Douglas (Option b)
- He was a British military commander who pursued and fought against Babu Kunwar Singh.
H. C. Wake (Option c)
- He was the Magistrate of Arrah who, along with a small group of Europeans and loyal Sikhs, defended the "Arrah House" against Kunwar Singh's forces.
Capt. R. P. Harrison (Option d)
- A British officer involved in military skirmishes, but not the Commissioner of Patna.
None of the above/More than one of the above (Option e)
- Incorrect, as William Tayler is the exact individual.
So the correct answer is (a)