Question

changes that took place in British administration after revolt of 1857

Answer 1

(1) The rule of East India Company ended with Queen Victoria's proclamation of November 1, 1858. She assumed the title of the Empress of India.
(2) The Governor - General was given the title of the Viceroy - The Representative of the British Crown.
(3) A Secretory of State was appointed by the British Parliament to look after the governance of India.
(4) Full religious freedom was guaranteed to the Indians.
(5) The Revolt proved to be the first great struggle for freedom. It became a source of inspiration for the later freedom struggles.

Answer 2

Some important changes were introduced after the revolt to prevent the occurence of another such revolt.

⚫ The rule of the East India Company ended and India came directly under the British crown through an Act in 1858. The Governor - General was given the title of Viceroy.

⚫ The ratio of Europeans to Indian soldiers was increased. No Indian was given any key positions.

⚫The British introduced the divide and rule policy blaming the Muslims for fomenting the revolt.

⚫The British decided to stop interfering India's customs and traditions.

⚫In order to gain a loyal class, the rights of zamindars and landlords were protected.

The revolt marked a turning point in the history of India.