Question

why did the British need a large army ? Describe the British army

Answer 1

they needed armies because they were busy fighting wars to annex the states of the rulers

Answer 2

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$\rm\red{Why \: did \: the \: British \: need \: a \: large \: army?}$

The British needed a large army to

• conquer more territories,

• protect British territories from their rivals,

• protect the trading interests of the company, and

• suppress internal revolts against the British.

$\rm\red{Describe\: the\: British \: army.}$

The British army was a well - trained and disciplined force. The sepoys ( Indian soldiers were called sepoys ) were armed with muskets . Muskets were type of guns with a long barrel.

They were also paid a regular salary. They sepoys were very loyal to their British masters. However they were very conscious of their caste and religion.

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