Question

what was the result of the revolt of 1857?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The results of the revolt were -

Explanation:

a) After 1857, the rule of East India Company ended. India was brought directly under the British crown.

b) A secretary of state was made responsible for governance of India.

c) The governor general of India was given the title of viceroy, that is, a personal representative of the crown.

d) The princely rulers were assured that their territory would never be annexed in future.

e) Army was reorganised to prevent revolts in future.

f) The British decided not to interfere in the customs, religious beliefs and social practises of the people in India.

Answer 2

Answer:

The most significant result of the uprising of 1857 was the end of the rule of the East India Company and assumption of the Government of India directly by the Crown. This was done by the Government of India Act of 1858.