Question

what was the result of the revolt of 1857?

Answer 1

The revolt of 1857 had the following results:

i) The Queen of England, in 1858 assumed direct responsibility of the Indian administration while realising the dangerous consequences of allowing a commercial entity to rule a country.

ii) The British administration became more hostile and started implementing the divide and rule tactics by trying to increase communal disharmony.

iii) The entire administration and military was restructured to favor the British.