Question

what were british government policies after the revolt of 1857

Answer 1

What are the changes which the British government introduced after the revolt of 1857?
After the revolt of 1857

1.India was governed directly by British Queen.

2.British realized the strength of Indian unity thenafter started the policy of Divide and Rule.

3.Native rulers were given the right of adopting child on condition of loyalty to British.

4.Common people were assured that Indians and Europeans would be treated equally.

5.Queen assurd people that Indians would be given service in all fields but artillary unit of army would be controlled by British

6.Indians were assured that Government would not interfere in social amd religious custom of people.

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Answer 2

Some important changes were introduced after the revolt to prevent the occurence of another such revolt.

⚫ The rule of the East India Company ended and India came directly under the British crown through an Act in 1858. The Governor - General was given the title of Viceroy.

⚫ The ratio of Europeans to Indian soldiers was increased. No Indian was given any key positions.

⚫The British introduced the divide and rule policy blaming the Muslims for fomenting the revolt.

⚫The British decided to stop interfering India's customs and traditions.

⚫In order to gain a loyal class, the rights of zamindars and landlords were protected.

The revolt marked a turning point in the history of India.