After effects of the revolt of 1857

WHAT WAS THE REVOLT OF 1857?

The revolt of 1857, also known as the Sepoy mutiny by the Britishers began as a mutiny of Sepoys of the British East India company's army in the Presidency of Bengal. On May 10th, 1857 the Sepoys revolted against their British officers.

AFTER EFFECTS OF THE REVOLT:

1) It ended the rule of the East India company in India and the British Crown became the ruler of India. (Queen Victoria)

QUEEN VICTORIA

2) It created a political awareness among the Indians and taught them that unity is strength and that the British rule is not infallible.

3) It started an expansion spree of railway and road networks in India. Though British did it for quick movement of troops and arrangements, it also gave the Indians a chance to come together.

4) Although the British regained control in 1858, they realized that some changes in the administration were necessary if they wanted to rule India. The changes were:

* A secretary of the state, who was a member of the British cabinet had to frame all rules and regulations for the administration of the country. He was given a council called the India Council to advice him. The Governor general was henceforth called the Viceroy.

* All ruling chiefs were assured that their kingdoms will not be annexed. However they had to accept the paramountcy of the British Crown which meant that the Indian rulers were subordinates to the British crown.

* In order to avoid any future rebellion, it was decided that the proportion of the Indians in the army will be reduced and the European soldiers will be increased.

* They decided to respect the religious and social practices of the Indians.

although the revolt failed, it marked the beginning of ANOTHER struggle for INDEPENDENCE

ANY QUESTIONS?

QUESTION TIME!

1) When the rule of the EIC

ended over India, who ruled

India?

2) Why did the Britishers changed their style of administration?