what were the changes in British policy after the struggle of 1857
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Explanation:
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.
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Answer:
Following the revolt of 1857, the British brought in a series of changes to tighten their control over the Indian Colony:
1. The EIC rule was abolished completely in 1858 with the implementation of Government of India Act 1858 & the Crown assumed the direct responsibility of administration of Indian Colony.
2. Viceroy- The position of Viceroy was Introduced replacing the position of Governor-General of India.
Secretary of State for India was appointed.
3. Change in policy with respect to Indian Princely states-The British policy of annexation adopted by Dalhousie was explicitly given up & the princely states were assured of no further annexation as long as they recognized their subordination to the British crown.
4. Change in policy with respect to Army- The British tightened their grip on the Army by-
Increasing intake of European officers. The Europeanization of army. Increasing intake of British soldiers from 1:3 to 2:3.
5. Separate regiments were raised along Cast & Regional identity lines. The aim was to prevent the emergence of a wider nationalism & keep soldiers tied to their regional loyalties. This would enable soldiers from Sikh or Jat or Maratha or Rajput regiments to be used for crushing rebellions like Awadh & vice-versa.
6. A diversion in recruitment away from Awadh, more so towards the Sikhs & Jaats of Punjab region & Gorkhas from Gorkha regions in & near Nepal was done. This was justified on the basis of Ideas of Martial Races. Soldiers from some regions were considered more “loyal”,’’ brave’’ & thus worthy of being recruited in the British Army.
However, the underlying concerns of sepoys related to pay, promotion & mistreatment largely remained unaddressed.
7. Changes in policy towards social reforms- As the British aimed to decrease the opposition from religious leaders to their rule & thus assured them by giving away/up any pretence of introducing progressive reforms 1858 onwards.