alleryWhat did British ordnance officers do to the Delhi arsenal?
ASealed it and left a guard
BBlew it up to deny the rebels
CMoved it by river to Agra
DHanded it over to the emperor
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Blew it up to deny the rebels
1. When resistance seemed hopeless, nine officers blew up the arsenal to keep it from rebel hands.
2. The blast killed many in nearby streets.
3. So blowing it up is correct.
_Source: Wikipedia, Indian Rebellion of 1857, Delhi_
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