In what ways did the British change their policy after the revolt of 1857
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#1•The revolt marked an end to the rule of the East India Company and the adminstration was taken over by Queen Victoria in 1858.
#2•The board of control and Directors were replaced by the Secretary of State.
#3•The army was reorganised.
#4•The Governor General was given the title viceory and he was made subordinate to the Secretary of State.
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Some important changes were introduced after the revolt to prevent the occurence of another such revolt.
⚫ The rule of the East India Company ended and India came directly under the British crown through an Act in 1858. The Governor - General was given the title of Viceroy.
⚫ The ratio of Europeans to Indian soldiers was increased. No Indian was given any key positions.
⚫The British introduced the divide and rule policy blaming the Muslims for fomenting the revolt.
⚫The British decided to stop interfering India's customs and traditions.
⚫In order to gain a loyal class, the rights of zamindars and landlords were protected.
The revolt marked a turning point in the history of India.
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