After 1857, who of the following announced, at a Darbar at Allahabad, the assumption of the Government of India by the Sovereign of Great Britain ?

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Q: 27 (CDS-II/2008)
After 1857, who of the following announced, at a Darbar at Allahabad, the assumption of the Government of India by the Sovereign of Great Britain ?

question_subject: 

History

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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After the revolt of 1857, the British government decided to assume direct control of India and announced the transfer of power from the East India Company to the Crown. This announcement was made at a Darbar (an official gathering) at Allahabad. The person who made this announcement was Lord Canning, who was the Governor-General of India at that time.

Option 1: Lord Canning - This option is correct. Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the time of the revolt of 1857. He announced the assumption of the Government of India by the Sovereign of Great Britain at the Darbar in Allahabad.

Option 2: Sir Johan Lawrence - This option is incorrect.

Option 3: Lord Mayo - This option is incorrect.

Option 4: Lord Northbrook - This option is incorrect.

In conclusion, the correct answer is Option 1, Lord Canning. He announced the assumption of the Government of India by the Sovereign of Great Britain at the Darbar in Allahabad after the revolt of 1857.