Question

How did the position of the government -general change after the revolt of 1857 ?

Answer 1

The Revolt of 1857 is the first Indian revolt for independence against the British government, ruling India at that time under Imperialism as a colonial master. The main causes of the revolt were the so-called unjust exploitative and oppressive policies of the British government at that time. It shook the very foundations of the British rule in India. British historian call it 'THE SEPOY MUTINY'. Indian historians call it as 'THE REVOLT OF 1857'