Question

5. What could be the reasons for the
confidence of the British rulers about
their position in India before May
18572​

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 rebellions and riots that took place before 1857 were localised in nature and were easily supressed by british.