discuss some important results of the revolt of 1857
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1.The Revolt saw the end of the company rule and the administration of India was passed onto the british crown.
2.The India office was created to handle the governance and the administration of the country.
3.The governor general was now called the viceroy and was responsible for the implementation of policies formulated by the India office.
4.Queen Victoria issued a proclamation outlining the principles of the administration.
5.Religious tolerance was promised and due attention was paid to the customs and traditions of India.
6.The rights of Indian rulers were recognised.
7.Military reorganisation was arranged to end the dominance of the Bengal army.
8.The ratio of British officers to Indian soldiers increased but the armoury remained in the hands of the English.