The Governor General shown in the picture below is associated with which of the following events in India during British rule?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option 1 - Modernizing the equipment of the army
Governor General Henry Hardinge is shown in the given picture.
As Governor General, Henry Hardinge attempted to modernize the equipment of the army. The Enfield rifles that were introduced initially used the greased cartridges the sepoys rebelled against.
Note: Lord William Bentinck is known as the father of modern Western education in India. He also abolished the practice of Sati in 1829.