in what ways did the british change their policies after the fierce rebellion of 1857?
in what ways did the british change their policies after the fierce rebellion of 1857?
The following changes were brought about by the British after the revolt of 1857:
a. The British Parliament Act of 1858 was passed that transferred powers from the East India Company to the British Crown, with authority over India to be wielded by the Secretary of State who is to be aided by a Council. The Governor General was now given the title of Viceroy or Crown's representative.
b. Ruling chiefs were assured that there would be no extension of the present territorial possessions and they can pass on their kingdoms to their successive heirs. They were allowed to run their kingdoms as subordinates of the British Crown,
c. British followed the policy of divide and rule to break the unity of the country. Muslim community was looked with suspicion, their property was confiscated.
d. There was a major reorganization in the army. The number of European soldiers were increased considerably and were given all important high positions. Indian soldiers of different castes were kept together to prevent them from unifying.
f. The British decided that there would be no interference in country's social religious affairs and that the religious practices of the people would be respected.
d. Policies were adopted to get the support of landlords and Zamindars to consolidate British rule in the country.
The following changes were brought about by the British after the revolt of 1857:
a. The British Parliament Act of 1858 was passed that transferred powers from the East India Company to the British Crown, with authority over India to be wielded by the Secretary of State who is to be aided by a Council. The Governor General was now given the title of Viceroy or Crown's representative.
b. Ruling chiefs were assured that there would be no extension of the present territorial possessions and they can pass on their kingdoms to their successive heirs. They were allowed to run their kingdoms as subordinates of the British Crown,
c. British followed the policy of divide and rule to break the unity of the country. Muslim community was looked with suspicion, their property was confiscated.
d. There was a major reorganization in the army. The number of European soldiers were increased considerably and were given all important high positions. Indian soldiers of different castes were kept together to prevent them from unifying.
f. The British decided that there would be no interference in country's social religious affairs and that the religious practices of the people would be respected.
d. Policies were adopted to get the support of landlords and Zamindars to consolidate British rule in the country.
