Q. Who among the following was associated with the suppression of Thugs?
(a) General Henry Frendergast
(b) Captain Sleeman
(c) Alexander Burnes
(d) Captain Robert Pemberton
Ans: (b) Captain Sleeman
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Captain Sleeman.
Captain William Henry Sleeman was associated with the suppression of Thugs in India. Thugs were organized gangs of criminals who engaged in robbery and murder, often by strangulation, as part of their criminal activities. They were notorious for targeting travelers on the roads of India.
Captain Sleeman, an officer in the British East India Company’s army, played a pivotal role in investigating and combating the Thuggee menace. He was appointed as the Commissioner of the Thuggee and Dacoity Suppression Department in the British colonial administration. Sleeman initiated extensive operations to identify, track, and apprehend Thugs, leading to the successful dismantling of the Thuggee network. His efforts resulted in the capture and prosecution of numerous Thugs, effectively curbing their activities and bringing an end to their reign of terror.
It’s worth noting that while General Henry Frendergast, Alexander Burnes, and Captain Robert Pemberton were notable figures in British colonial history in India, they were not specifically associated with the suppression of Thugs.
