Question

how did the british suppress the revolt

Answer 1

The Revolt of 1857 lasted for more than a year. It was suppressed by the middle of 1858. On July 8, 1858, fourteen months after the outbreak at Meerut, peace was finally proclaimed by Canning.

The British’s attempts to supress the revolt were not slow in coming and were characterized by ferocity and vengeance. It is clear from all accounts of the revolt that repression was not an easy task for the British. However, after enacting a number of laws and dealing out severe retribution, the British managed to reduce and subdue the Sepoy Mutiny (as the British referred to it). Troops were sent from the British end to the major places of unrest alongside the passing of Acts and Laws viewing the rebels as criminals. Some of the main steps that were taken to supress the revolt

Answer 2

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(i) The British sent troops to suppress the rebellion.

(ii) The adivasi leaders tried to negotiate but the British surrounded the camps and fired on them.

(iii) Then they marched through the villages flogging and punishing those who had taken part in the rebellion.

(iv) Most villages were deserted as people fled into the jungle out of fear.

(v) The British could regain control over Bastar people in three months.