Question

What assurance did the Queen's Proclamation of 1858 give to the Indian people regarding (a) religious freedom, and (b) appointment to public offices?

Answer 1

a) Religious freedom: The Proclamation promised that the Government of India would follow a policy of non-intervention in social and religious matters of Indians.

b) Appointment of public officers: To treat all subjects, Indians, and Europeans as equals and the education and ability would be the basis of all appointments.