In March 1857, the young sepoy Mangal Pandey attacked his officers, for which he was later hanged. At which cantonment did this attack take place?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Barrackpore
On 29 March 1857, Mangal Pandey attacked his officers at Barrackpore, near Calcutta, and was hanged for it. A few weeks later, on 10 May, the sepoys at Meerut rose in revolt.