The stories of sepoy barbarity became very loud and the Britishers started raising the clamour of punishment

Q. The stories of sepoy barbarity became very loud and the Britishers started raising the clamour of punishment for them. Lord Canning tried to curb the hysteria for which he was derisively called

(a) Cruel Caning

(b) Clemency Canning

(c) Lord Canning

(d) Coward Clanning

Ans: (b) Clemency Canning

Explanation: The correct option is Clemency Canning. Lord Canning, who served as the Governor-General of India during the time of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, tried to curb the hysteria and clamor for punishment against the sepoys (Indian soldiers) accused of barbarity. In an effort to promote a more moderate and conciliatory approach, Lord Canning advocated for clemency and leniency towards the rebels.