Question

The British sent their force under ________ against Marudhu Pandiar.

• A. John Leland
• B. Col. Agnew
• C. John Stratton
• D. James Marsh

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Col. Agnew

The British sent their force under Col. Agnew against Marudhu Pandiar. Marudhu Pandiar was one of the heroes of the South Indian rebellion. Marudhu Pandiar prepared himself to face any attack from the British. The British sent their force under Col. Agnew against him. Realising the seriousness of the issue, Marudhu Pandiar invited people of all religions and castes to join in the struggles against the British. The rebels were defeated at various places. Marudhu Pandiar hid in the Singampunari forest. However, he was captured by Thondaiman of Padukottai and handed over to the British. Marudhu Pandiar and others were hanged to death on Oct 24, 1801.