Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

because of there behavior ,language,and colour.

Explanation:

after may 1857 they became the un crowned rulers by there self and rule a kingdom by fear or destruction

Answer 2

The British became confident about their position in India because of the following reasons:

a. The Mughal rulers, after the death of Aurangzeb, were not strong and powerful. Hence, it was easier for the British to annex states.

b. The disunity among nawabs and the Mughal rulers helped the British have a firm stronghold over Indian society, starting from Bengal.

c. The policies, like Subsidiary Alliance, helped British annex territories one after another, without the use of any military power.

d. The revolt of 1857 was crushed by the British leading to their supremacy over Indian society.