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Brief on the Company's encounter with Nana Saheb.

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Explanation:

Mention cause and effect

Answer:
  • Nana Saheb the adopted heir of Peshwa Baji Rao II led the rebellion in Kanpur.
  • Since the British had stopped his pension forfeiting his claim to the throne, he took control of Kanpur and massacred the British.
  • General Havelock captured Kanpur for the English East India Company.
  • Nana Saheb recaptured the city with the help of his general Tantiya Tope.
  • Nana Saheb was defeated by General Campbell.
  • Nana Saheb fled to Nepal and Tantia Tope fled to Kalpi.

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