Question

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

• A. Major Armstrong, Lieutenant Elly and Lieutenant Popham were officers who were killed in this revolt.
• B. Gillespie tied soldiers who were convicted to cannons and blew them.
• C. Only Sir John Cradock was removed from office.
• D. Gillspie was hanged for treason.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (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.