Which British officer is known for suppressing the Wahabi movement in Bihar?

William Tayler
John Shore
Charles Metcalfe
Henry Cotton

The correct answer is William Tayler.

William Tayler was a British officer who served in the East India Company. He was known for his suppression of the Wahabi movement in Bihar. The Wahabis were a Muslim sect that was opposed to British rule. Tayler was appointed as the Commissioner of Patna in 1855. He took a strong stand against the Wahabis and suppressed their movement. He was killed in a battle with the Wahabis in 1857.

John Shore was a British statesman who served as Governor-General of India from 1793 to 1798. He was a moderate who sought to reform the Indian administration. He was not involved in the suppression of the Wahabi movement.

Charles Metcalfe was a British statesman who served as Governor-General of India from 1835 to 1836. He was a liberal who sought to reform the Indian administration. He was not involved in the suppression of the Wahabi movement.

Henry Cotton was a British civil servant who served as Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal from 1862 to 1874. He was a strong advocate of British rule in India. He was not involved in the suppression of the Wahabi movement.