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Why did the Indian soldiers revolt against the Britishers in 1857? What changes were made to the army after 1858?

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  • Explain why Indian soldiers revolted against the Britishers in 1857.
  • Explain the changes made in the Indian army after 1858.
Solution:
  • Causes of Indian Sepoy Mutiny of 1857:
    • The army had a great contribution in the establishment and expansion of British rule in India.
    • In 1856, the number of Indians in the Army was 2,33,000, and Europeans were only 45,322.
    • Indian soldiers were given less salaries and benefits compared to British soldiers. And the British officials treated the Indian soldiers very badly.
    • Indians were only promoted to the post of Subedar.
    • All these led to the Indian Sepoy Mutiny in 1857.
  • Changes made in the army after 1858:
    • The number of British soldiers were increased.
    • Only British troops were assigned to the artillery.
    • Indians and Europeans in the army were kept in a ratio of 2:1.
    • Sikhs and Gorkhas were recruited into the army instead of Brahmins of U.P.
    • The Chief Commander was made a member of the Governor-General Council Troop.
    • Armies were formed along religious and caste lines to reduce the possibility of riots using the lack of unity among the soldiers.

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