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Who suppressed the Thugs under Lord William Bentinck?

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Major Sleeman
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Major Bannerman
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Robert Phillips
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William Kinsey
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The correct option is B Major Sleeman

In suppression of Thugs, along with William Bentinck, one more name is cherished. This able officer was William Henry Sleeman. Initially he was a soldier and later became the administrator. In 1835, the 'Thuggee and Dacoity Dept' was created by William Bentinck and William Henry Sleeman was made its superintendent.


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