1858 is the great divide in modern Indian history, as the policy, practice and ideas of the government that followed different fundamentally from the government of the compant which it displaced. Indian history is divided into many phases one of them is pre 1857 and post-1857 period. what is your insights of the year of 1857 and how far do you elieve the year is a turning point in indian history and give a commentry on the era.
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The British had regained control of the country by the end of 1859, but they had learnt that it is not safe for them to carry on ruling India with their old policies.
Major Changes Introduced by the British after the 1857 Revolt:
The British Parliament passed a new Act in 1858 and transferred the powers of the East India Company to the British Crown (royal family). A member of the British Cabinet was appointed Secretary of State for India, and made responsible for all matters related to the governance of India. He was given a team of experts, called the Indian Council, to advise him. The Governor-General of India was given the title of Viceroy (a personal representative of the Crown).
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