Question

Who termed the non-participation of large princely states in the revolt of 1857 as "breakwaters in a storm"?

Answer 1

the non-participation of large princely states in the revolt of 1857 as "breakwaters in a storm" by bajirao ll

Answer 2

Answer:

Lord Canning

Explanation:

The Revolt of 1857 led the British to reverse their policy towards the Indian States. Before 1857, they had availed themselves of every opportunity to annex princely states.

This policy was now abandoned. Most of the Indian princes had not only remained loyal to the British but had actively aided the latter in suppressing the Revolt.

As Lord Canning, the Viceroy, put it, they had acted as “breakwaters in the storm”. Their loyalty was now rewarded with the announcement that their right to adopt heirs would be respected and the integrity of their territories guaranteed against future annexation.