. What were the changes came in British administration after the Revolt of 1857?
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After the revolt of 1857, The Government of India Act of 1858 transferred the control of India from the East India Company to the Crown. Now power to govern India was vested in the Crown through the Secretary of State who was responsible to the British Parliament.
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Some important changes were introduced after the revolt to prevent the occurrence 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.
Explanation:
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.