Explain any two changes made in the administration of India after the Revolt of 1857
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Administrative Changes After 1858. The Revolt of 1857 gave a severe jolt to the British administration in India and made its re-organization inevitable. ... The Indian Council Act of 1861 enlarged the Governor's Council for the purpose of making laws, which was known as the Imperial Legislative Council.
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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.