Question

22. Why did the British use the divide and rule policy? Do you think it served their purpose?​

Answer 1

Answer:

In 1857, the 'Great Mutiny' broke out in which the Hindus and Muslims jointly fought against the British. This shocked the British government so much that after suppressing the Mutiny, they decided to start the policy of divide and rule (see online “History in the Service of Imperialism” by B.N.