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why did the British adopt a policy of divide and rule.​

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In 1857, the 'Great Mutiny' broke out in which the Hindus and Muslims jointly fought against the British. This shocked the British government so much that after suppressing the Mutiny, they decided to start the policy of divide and rule (see online “History in the Service of Imperialism” by B.N. Pande).

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Answer 2

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The British believed in the policy of 'Divide and Rule' because it is easier to control people when they are divided and are not united. The British created the rift between the Hindus and the Muslims, between the lower castes and the upper castes and among various communities.

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