Question

What are the effects of the revolt of 1857?

Answer 1

The revolt of 1857, also known as the Sepoy mutiny by the Britishers began as a mutiny of Sepoys of the British East India company's army in the Presidency of Bengal. On May 10th, 1857 the Sepoys revolted against their British officers.
Effects of revolt of 1857:-
1) It ended the rule of the East India company in India and the British Crown became the ruler of India. (Queen Victoria
2) It created a political awareness among the Indians and taught them that unity is strength and that the British rule is not infallible.



3) It started an expansion spree of railway and road networks in India. Though British did it for quick movement of troops and arrangements, it also gave the Indians a chance to come together.

4) Although the British regained control in 1858, they realized that some changes in the administration were necessary if they wanted to rule India. The changes were:

* A secretary of the state, who was a member of the British cabinet had to frame all rules and regulations for the administration of the country. He was given a council called the India Council to advice him. The Governor general was henceforth called the Viceroy.

* All ruling chiefs were assured that their kingdoms will not be annexed. However they had to accept the paramountcy of the British Crown which meant that the Indian rulers were subordinates to the British crown.





* In order to avoid any future rebellion, it was decided that the proportion of the Indians in the army will be reduced and the European soldiers will be increased.



* They decided to respect the religious and social practices of the Indians.
HOPE IT HELPS

Answer 2

$\huge{HEY!!}$
______________________________

✴The important changes that were introduced by the British are as follows:- 

✔The British Parliament passed a new act in 1858 and transferred the powers to East India Company crown in order to ensure a more responsible management of Indian affairs.

✔The governor general appointed by the British was given the title of Viceroy, that is a personal representative of the crown.

✔All ruling chiefs of the country were assured that their territory would never be annexed in future. They were allowed to pass on their kingdoms to their heirs including adopted sons.

✔It was decided that the proportion of Indian soldiers in the army would be reduced and the number of European soldiers would be increased.

✔The land and the property of Muslims were confiscated on a large scale and they were treated with suspicion and hostility. The British believed that they were responsible for the rebellion in a big way.

✔The British decided to respect the customary religious social practices of the people in India.