Question

What could be the reasonss for the confidence of the British rulers about their position in India before May 1857?

Answer 1

Answer:

$\dashrightarrow$Reasons for the confidence of the British rulers about their position in India before May 1857

1. The traditional rulers failed to develop independent leadership.
2. They also failed to have independent social, economic, and political aims of their own.
3. They fought among themselves and could not present a united front against the foreign rule.
4. A section of the people practiced inhuman social practices. They did not rise in revolt against the Britishers.

Answer 2

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1. The reasons for the confidence of the British rulers about their position in India before May, 1857 were as described below:
2. There were several riots, rebellion and revolts which occurred before May, 1857. But all these were localized and were suppressed by the British then and there.
3. In the mid 18th century, the powers of Nawabs, rajas, zamindars etc. were eroded. The freedom of the Indian rulers was reduced, their armed forces were disbanded, and their revenue and territories were taken by stages.
4. Residents had been stationed in many courts by the British as their representatives. These residents kept informing the governors about the important developments in every kingdom.

Indian princes and chiefs whom the British had allowed to continue used to side with the British during revolts before May, 1857.