How was the revolt of 1857 suppressed?
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So, British EIA, very cleverlysuppressed the revolt of 1857. The British followed the policy of Divide and Rule. During the War, the Hindus and the Muslims fought together. ... let's not get into the nitty-gritty and quickly explain you the major drawbacks of the revolt which helped Britishers to suppress the revolt.
They brought reinforcements from England, and passed new laws so that the rebels could be convicted with ease.
Then they started moving into the main centre’s of the revolt:
Delhi(1857)
Lucknow(1858)
Jhansi(June 1858)
Ramgarh(1858
Tania Tope and the lands of the tribals(April 1859)
They tried to win back the loyalty of the people.Rewards were announced for loyal landholders, saying that they would be allowed to continue to enjoy traditional rights over the islands.
Those who had rebelled told that if they submitted to the British and if they had not killed any white people, then they would be safe and their rights and claims to land would not be denied.
However, hundreds Of sepoys(Indian soldiers), rebels, nawabs and rajas were tried and hanged.
The British also followed the policy of Divide and Rule. During the War, the Hindus and the Muslims fought together. The British first favoured the Hindus and victimized the Muslims.After some time, they reversed the policy of treatment.This policy of Divide and Rule ultimately encouraged the Partition of India on the eve of Independence in 1947.