In what way did British change their policies as a result of the rebellion of 1857?
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Explanation:
A. Queen’s proclamation-
On 1st November, 1858 A.D. Queen Victoria had promised in a declaration.
1. The Doctrine of Lapse will be ended.
2. The Indians will be appointed according to their qualifications.
3. The policy of imperial expansion will be abandoned.
4. Nobody’s personal customs and beliefs will be interfered notwithstanding anyone’s race, religion or caste.
5. All Indian prisoners excepting those committing serious offences will be released.
B. Reorganisation of Indian military-
The Indian army will be reorganized so that the sepoys will not revolt again and the sepoys will also not be placed in higher military services.To prevent the recurrence of another revolt was the main reason behind this reorganisation. Also, the Indian Army was to be used to defend the Indian territory of the empire from other imperialist powers in the region—Russia, Germany, France, etc.The Indian branch of the army was to be used for expansion in Asia and Africa, while the British section was to be used as an army of occupation—the ultimate guarantee of British hold over India. To begin with, domination of the European branch over the Indian branches was ensured. The-commissions of 1859 and 1879 insisted on the principle of a one-third white army (as against 14% before 1857).
Finally, the proportion of Europeans to Indians was carefully fixed at one to two in the Bengal Army and two to five in the Madras and Bombay Armies. Strict European monopoly over key geographical locations and departments, such as artillery, tanks and armed corps, was maintained.