Which source from 1857 published an illustration with the caption, “The news of the terrible massacre at Cawnpore (Kanpur) produced an outburst of fiery indignation and wild desire for revenge throughout the whole of England”?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Justice, Punch
The illustration “Justice”, published in Punch on 12 September 1857, carries this caption; it shows an allegorical female figure of justice with a sword and a shield, trampling sepoys under her feet.
Tip: This answer sits in a picture caption. Read the captions under the pictures of every chapter; questions are made from them too.
NCERT: Themes in Indian History Part III — Chapter 10: Rebels and the Raj (2025-26)
Fig. 10.13 Justice, Punch, 12 September 1857 The caption at the bottom reads “The news of the terrible massacre at Cawnpore (Kanpur) produced an outburst of fiery indignation and wild desire for revenge throughout the whole of England.” |
