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Who assassinated Lord Mayo?

  • An Indian convict

  • A French Spy

  • A British Rival

  • No one, he died of natural causes

Answer

An Indian convict, named Man Singh, assassinated Lord Mayo in 1872. Lord Mayo was the Viceroy of India at the time. The assassination took place at a public event in Poona, Maharashtra. Man Singh was hanged for his crime.
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