alleryStart learning →The Deputy Commissioner who ordered firing at Patharughat in 1894 was
AJ. D. Anderson
BSir William Ward
CHerbert Sconce
DMcCabe
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Correct answer: A. J. D. Anderson
1. J. D. Anderson was Deputy Commissioner of Darrang in January 1894.
2. He arrived at Patharughat with police and military to prevent the Raij Mel.
3. When the crowd refused to disperse, Anderson ordered Berington to open fire.
4. Sir William Ward, the Chief Commissioner, is remembered for the 100 per cent revenue enhancement of 1892.
_Source: SEBA Class X Social Science, History Part-I, Ch 3, §3.3.03_
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