how did the British plan to change the composition of armed forces after the 1857 rebellion ?analyse critically
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I'll tell in short.
1. Strategic places where British troops were very less were now placed under increased military .
2.Modern arms(guns) were never given to Indians.Only British were authorised to use.
3.In Bombay and Madras, the ratio of British to Indian soldiers was increased.(1:25 to 15:25)
After the revolt of 1857
1.India was governed directly by British Queen.
2.British realized the strength of Indian unity then after started the policy of Divide and Rule.
3.Native rulers were given the right of adopting child on condition of loyalty to British.
4.Common people were assured that Indians and Europeans would be treated equally.
5.Queen assured people that Indians would be given service in all fields but the unit of army would be controlled by British
6.Indians were assured that Government would not interfere in social and religious custom of people.