Question

Why were the British able to crush the revolt of 1857

Answer 1

Britishers were able to crush th revolt of 1857 because there was no syragity and plan about the revolt. There was no good leader.

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Answer 2

The British made various changes in their policies after the revolt of 1857. Some of them are as follows:

• The British Crown took the direct responsibility of governance in India.

• All the ruling chiefs and kings were assured that their territory would never be annexed in future. They could pass on their kingdom to their heirs; including the adopted sons. However, they were to accept the suzerainty of the British Crown.

• A decision was taken to increase the proportion of Europeans in the army. More people were to be recruited from among the Gurkhas, Sikhs and Pathans.

• It was decided to respect the local customs and traditions.