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Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. Hugh Rose was a British official who aided the suppression of the revolt of 1857 in the Jhansi district.

Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: In Lucknow and Bareilly, the revolt of 1857 was led by Begum Hazrat Mahal (the wife of Nawab Wazid Ali Shah of Awadh) and Khan Bahadur Khan (grandson of the last ruler of Rohikhand). But, the revolt was ruthlessly suppressed by Sir Colin Campbell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sir Colin Campbell suppressed the revolt at Lucknow.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is option (4) i.e. Both 1 and 2. The leaders of Delhi at the time of revolt was Bahadur Shah II and Bakht Khan. On September 20 1857, Delhi was recaptured by John Nicholson, who died due to injuries of the war in 23rd September 1857.

Detailed explanation-5: -But, soon Kanpur was recaptured by the British commander Sir Colin Campbell and the revolt was suppressed.