Question

(e) What were the effects of the Revolt of 1858
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. The revolt was mainly feudal in character carrying with it some nationalist elements.

2. The control of Indian administration was passed on to the British Crown by the Government of India Act, 1858.

3. The army was carefully reorganised to prevent the recurrence of such an event.

The Revolt of 1857 was an extremely important event in Indian history. It was mere a product of Sepoy but was accumulated grievances of the people against the Company’s administration and of their dislike for the foreign regime.

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Answer 2

Effects of the Revolt of 1858 :-

• British government passed on August 2, 1858, according to which the power that the company enjoyed was snatched and a direct rule was established. The British government was now established. The British was now directly responsible for ruling India.

• The British assured the people of India that there will be no more territorial expansion.

• They also assured the people of India that religious and social practices would be respected and not be interfered.

• The proportion of Indian soldiers in the army was reduced and the number of European soldiers in the army was increased.

• The ruling chiefs of the country were assured that their territories would never be annexed by the British.

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