What was the change in British policy after the struggle of 1857 ?
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1. The British crown took over and the East India Company was abolished.
2. The racial hatred was deepened and steps were taken to increase the number of British army men in service.
3. Efforts were made to reach out to reactionary elements of society.
4. Complete religious freedom was guaranteed to Indian people.
5. The office of the secretary of the state and Indian council was created.
1) the British crown took over and east India company was abolished. 2) the racial hatred was deepened and steps were taken to increase number of British army men in service. 3) efforts were made to reach out to reactionary elements of society. 4) complete religious freedom was guaranted to Indian people
Changes made to the city of Delhi by the British after the revolt of 1857: The area around the Red Fort was cleared of gardens, pavilions and mosques because the British wanted the people in Delhi to forget their Mughal past. Most mosques were either destroyed or put to other uses
After 1858, the British continued to follow the policy of divide and rule by turning the princes against the people, province against province, caste against caste, group against group, and, above all, Hindus against Muslims.