What was the name of the Captain of the Awadh Military Police who had been given protection by his Indian subordinates during the mutiny of 1857? 

The correct answer is Captain Hearsey.

Key Points

• Captain Hearsey was the Captain of the Awadh Military Police during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
• He was given protection by his Indian subordinates during the mutiny.
• The mutiny of 1857, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, was a major, but ultimately unsuccessful, uprising in India against the rule of the British East India Company.
• Captain Hearsey's protection by his Indian subordinates indicates the complex loyalties and relationships during the rebellion.

Additional Information

• Indian Rebellion of 1857
  • It began as a mutiny of sepoys of the British East India Company's army on 10 May 1857, in the town of Meerut, and soon escalated into other mutinies and civilian rebellions.
  • Major centres of the rebellion included Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, and Gwalior.
  • The rebellion led to significant changes in how India was governed; the British government took direct control from the East India Company.
• British East India Company
  • It was an English company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India.
  • Incorporated by royal charter on 31 December 1600, it was originally established as a monopolistic trading body.
  • It became involved in politics and acted as an agent of British imperialism in India from the early 18th century to the mid-19th century.
• Causes of the Rebellion
  • Immediate cause was the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle, which were rumoured to be greased with cow and pig fat.
  • Long-term causes included economic exploitation, high taxes, and the annexation policies of the British.
  • Social and religious sentiments were also hurt by the British policies.
• Consequences of the Rebellion
  • Marked the end of the rule of the British East India Company.
  • The British Crown assumed direct control over India.
  • Led to significant changes in British policies in India, aiming to prevent further rebellions.