Question

what could be the reasons for the confidence of British rulers about their position before 1857 ?​

Answer 1

The reasons fro the confidence of the British before the revolt of 1857 were: The rebellions and riots that took place before 1857 were localized in nature and were easily suppressed by the British. The powers of the rajas and *nawabs* were limited by the mid 18th century.

Answer 2

Answer:

The reasons for the confidence of British rulers before 1857 about their position was their increasing power and autonomy. Their continuous winnings over the Indian land boosted their confidence levels about their position even more. They considered Indians inferior and powerless who were unable to defend their homeland. This thought process was also a factor for the high confidence of British rulers about their position before 1857 after which they came to realize the power of Indians who had just come to overthrow their position. They came to realize the power of Indians only after 1857.

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