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Who was the British Political Agent in the Bharatpur state at the time of revolt of 1857?

Who was the British Political Agent in the Bharatpur state at the time of revolt of 1857? Correct Answer Morrison 

The correct answer is Morrison.

Key Points

  • 1857 Revolt in Rajasthan:
    • The first revolt in Rajasthan breaks out in Naseerabad on 28th May 1857.
    • The news of the revolt of Merrut reached A.G.G. (Agent to Governor-General) George Patrik Lawerence and he sent the 15th Bengal Native Infantry located in Ajmer to Nasirabad due to which the dissatisfaction among the soldiers was born.
    • Soon news of soldiers' revolt also reached the soldiers in Nasirabad, and on 28 May 1857, the soldiers of the Native Infantry revolted in Nasirabad.
    • Soldiers of the 30th Native Infantry also joined in and after burning & capturing the cantonment soldiers left for Delhi.
    • Kherwara and Beawar Cantonment did not participate in the revolt of 1857. 
    • Morrison was the Political Agent of Bharatpur. Hence, Option 1 is correct.

Important Points

City

Political Agent

Ruler of State during Revolt of 1857 in Rajasthan

Bharatpur 

Morrison 

Maharaja Jaswant Singh I

Jaipur 

William Eden

Maharaja Ram Singh II

Jodhpur

Mac Mason

Maharaja Thakat Singh

Kota

Major Burton

MahaRao Ram Singh

Udaipur

Captian Shawers

Maharana Swaroop Singh

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