Describe the changes that occurred in the composition of the company's army.
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Answer:
If the question is with regards with the event of Sepoy Mutiny aka Revolt of 1857 then the answer is: The company reduced the number of Indian troops especially the hindus and the muslims and the number of British troops were increased and more sikhs and tribals were conscripted into the forces.
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The following changes occured in the composition of the Company's army:
(i) Company started recruiting peasants into their armies and training them as professional soldiers.
(ii) They stopped recruiting cavalry.
(iii) They started recruiting soldiers armed with Muskets and Matchlocks.
(iv) They began to develop a uniform military culture.
(v) They started European-style training, drill and discipline.
(vi) They ignored caste and community feelings.