Results of the Revolt of 1857


 
 
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Results of the Revolt of 1857

Results of the Revolt:

The rule of the East India company ended with Queen Victoria's Proclamation of November 1,1858 . she assumed the title of the Empress of India. The British crown took the administration of India.

A secretary of state was appointed by the British parliament to look after the governance of India with the help of a council. The Governor -general was given the tittle of Viceroy- The Representative of the British crown.

The British reorganized the army to prevent future revolts. The policy of ruthless conquests and annexations of Indian territories was given up. The Indian princess were given the assurance that their states would not be annexed and were granted right of adoption.

Full religious freedom was guaranteed to the Indians .they were also given the assurance that high posts would be given to them without any discrimination.

By the end of 1859, British authority in India was fully re-established . But the Revolt proved to be the first struggle for freedom . It become a source of inspiration for the later freedom struggle and its heroes became household names in the country.

 
 


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