Question

5. What could be the reasons for
confidence of the British rulers abou
their position in India before Ma
1857?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The reasons for the confidence of the British rulers about their position in India before May, 1857 were as described below:

There were several riots, rebellion and revolts which occurred before May, 1857. But all these were localized and were suppressed by the British then and there.

In the mid 18th century, the powers of Nawabs, rajas, zamindars etc. were eroded. taken from toper website

Answer 2

Answer:

The reasons fro the confidence of the British before the revolt of 1857 were:

The rebellions and riots that took place before 1857 were localised in nature and were easily suppressed by the British.

The powers of the rajas and nawabs were limited by the mid 18th century. ...

The Mughal Empire had weakened by this time.