Queen Victoria’s manifesto was read out in Allahabad on November 1, 1858 by

(A) Lord William Bentinck
(B) Lord Canning
(C) Lord Burnham
(D) Sir Harcourt Butler

Correct Answer : Lord Canning
Question Asked : UPPSC (Pre) 2001
The most important effect of the Revolt of 1857 was a transfer of power from the company to the British monarch. Queen Victoria’s manifesto was read out in a durbar held by Lord Canning at Allahabad on November 1, 1858 who became the first Viceroy of India.
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