Who among the following was associated with suppression of thugs?
✓ Correct answer: b) Captain Sleeman
ExplanationThugs were a secret criminal network in India, active between the 14th to the 19th century, known for their ritualistic strangulation of travelers to rob them.Captain William Henry Sleeman was a British officer in India who played a key role in the suppression of the Thuggee cult in the early 19th century.He was appointed during Lord William Bentick's tenure, during Lord William Bentinck's tenure (1828– 1835).He led several successful campaigns against the thugs, and his efforts led to the eventual dismantling of the organization.184
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