Question

Why were the British able to crush the Revolt of 1857 ?

Answer 1

so here is your answer......
In that year the Indian soldiers (sepoys) of Bengal Army recruited by English East India company mutinied .The company ruled in India as a sovereign power until 1857......
Thus it felt threatened as the mutinous soldier serving under British orders spread the fire of protest to civilian areas.
hope it will help you...

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.