Which of the following did not occur during the Vellore Revolt?

Major Armstrong, Lieutenant Elly and Lieutenant Popham were officers who were killed in this revolt.

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Gillespie tied soldiers who were convicted to cannons and blew them.

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Only Sir John Cradock was removed from office.

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Gillspie was hanged for treason.

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C Only Sir John Cradock was removed from office.
D Gillspie was hanged for treason.
Gillispie was summoned to quell the revolt. He brutally attacked the mutineers and left behind a horrific wreckage. But since he had suppressed the rebellion, he was awarded 7000 Pagodas. The Commander-in-chief, Sir John Cradock, the Adjutant General Agnew and Governor William Bentinck were removed from office and were held responsible for the mutiny.

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