Question

Discuss the changes came in the British administration in India after the revolt of 1857.

Answer 1

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✨ The changes came in the British administration in India after the revolt of 1857 in following ways:-

♥ The rule of East India company ended on 1 November 1858.

♥ Queen Victoria was considered as empress of India.

♥ The British crown took administration of India.

♥ Full religious freedom was given to Indians.

♥ The name of governor general was changed by viceroy.

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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.