Arrange the following events of 1857 chronologically:
(A) Mutiny turned into a general revolt of the people
(B) Mutiny started in Meerut
(C) Delhi garrisons revolt
(D) British forces under Havelock and Outram entered the Residency in Lucknow
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (C), (A), (D)
(B) Mutiny started in Meerut — 10 May 1857.
(C) Delhi garrisons revolt — 11-12 May 1857, when Bahadur Shah accepted the nominal leadership of the revolt.
(A) Mutiny turned into a general revolt of the people — May-June 1857.
(D) British forces under Havelock and Outram entered the Residency in Lucknow — 25 September 1857, when they cut through the rebel forces and reinforced the British garrison.
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