Name the only foreign power that gave active help to the British in suppressing the Revolt of 1857. 

The correct answer is Nepal.

Key Points

• Nepal provided active military support to the British during the Revolt of 1857.
• The Nepalese Prime Minister, Jung Bahadur Rana, sent troops to assist the British.
• The Nepalese army helped in recapturing key areas from the rebels.
• Nepal's involvement was motivated by the desire to maintain good relations with the British and secure their own position.

Additional Information

• Revolt of 1857:
  • Also known as the First War of Indian Independence.
  • It was a major, but ultimately unsuccessful, uprising against the British East India Company's rule.
  • Started on May 10, 1857, in the town of Meerut.
• Jung Bahadur Rana:
  • Prime Minister of Nepal from 1846 to 1877.
  • Founder of the Rana dynasty of Nepal.
  • Played a significant role in modernizing Nepal and establishing strong ties with the British Empire.
• British East India Company:
  • An English company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India.
  • Involved in politics and acted as an agent of British imperialism in India.
  • Its activities in India led to the expansion of British influence in the subcontinent.
• Impact of the Revolt:
  • Led to the end of the East India Company's rule in India.
  • Marked the beginning of direct rule by the British Crown over India.
  • Caused significant changes in British policies towards India, including military, administrative, and financial reforms.