What were the major changes brought by the British in governance after 1857?
What were the major changes brought by the British in governance after 1857?
As a result of the rebellion of 1857, the important changes that the British made are as follows
(i) The powers of the East India Company were transferred to the British Crown in order to ensure a more responsible management of Indian affairs.
(ii)The Governor-General of India was given the title of Viceroy, that is, a personal representative of the Crown.
(iii) The policy of Doctrine of Lapse was abolished. It was allowed to pass on their kingdoms to their heirs, including adopted son. But they had to acknowledge the British queen as their Sovereign Paramount. All ruling chiefs of the country were assured that their territory would never be annexed in future.
(iv) It was decided that the proportion of Indian soldiers in the army would be reduced, and the number of European soldiers would be increased. It was also decided that instead of recruiting soldiers from Awadh, Bihar, Central India and South India more soldiers would be recruited from among the Gorkhas, Sikhs and Pathans.
(v) The British decided to respect the customary religions and social practices of the people in India.
As a result of the rebellion of 1857, the important changes that the British made are as follows
(i) The powers of the East India Company were transferred to the British Crown in order to ensure a more responsible management of Indian affairs.
(ii)The Governor-General of India was given the title of Viceroy, that is, a personal representative of the Crown.
(iii) The policy of Doctrine of Lapse was abolished. It was allowed to pass on their kingdoms to their heirs, including adopted son. But they had to acknowledge the British queen as their Sovereign Paramount. All ruling chiefs of the country were assured that their territory would never be annexed in future.
(iv) It was decided that the proportion of Indian soldiers in the army would be reduced, and the number of European soldiers would be increased. It was also decided that instead of recruiting soldiers from Awadh, Bihar, Central India and South India more soldiers would be recruited from among the Gorkhas, Sikhs and Pathans.
(v) The British decided to respect the customary religions and social practices of the people in India.
