Which British officer shot and killed three of Bahadur Shah Zafar's sons, during the 1857 War of Independence?

A ) William Hudson ✅

B ) Colonel Nicholson

C ) John Lawrence

D ) Lt. Willoughby


Explanation:

Captain William Hodson

was the British officer who shot and killed three sons of Bahadur Shah Zafar during the 1857 War of Independence.

 Key Details:

  • ➡️ Name of Officer: Captain William Hodson
  • ➡️ Event: After the surrender of Bahadur Shah Zafar at Humayun’s Tomb, Hodson captured his sons.
  • ➡️ Location of Execution: Near the Khooni Darwaza (Bloody Gate) in Delhi
  • ✅ Victims:
    • ➡️ Mirza Mughal
    • ➡️ Mirza Khizr Sultan
    • ➡️ Mirza Abu Bakht.