Question

Describe the results of the Revolt of 1857 A.D.

Answer 1

The rising of 1857 A.D. had some very important results which were as under :

1. Political results:

1. The rule of the company in India came to an end. India, now, came under the direct control of the British government in England.
2. The Governer-General of India was given the new title of Viceroy.
3. Mughal rule in India came to an end.
4. Indian kings were given permission to adopt son.
5. After 1857, British discontinued the policy of annexing Indian States into the British Empire.

2. Social results:

• On 1st of Nov. 1858, Queen Victoria of England proclaimed a Declaration in which it was said that the British government would not interfere in the religious matters of the Indians. Indians would be given jobs on merit and they would also be given higher posts.
• The British adopted the policy of divide and rule. They started favouring one particular religion and people of one class were made to fight with the people of other class so that their interests in India could be protected.

3. Military results:

• The number of Indian soldiers in the army was reduced and that of the Europeans increased.
• After the rising, artillery and ammunition departments were put under the control of British soldiers.
• Now the soldiers of different castes and different religions were kept into separate regiments so that they could not start revolt again against the Britishers.
• European soldiers were appointed on higher and important posts. Indian soldiers were given less important positions.
• Some type of system was made in which Indian soldiers and officers of every level should remain under the supervision of European army.
• Expenses of European army were put on Indian people.

4. Economic results: Many type of trade restrictions were imposed on Indians by British government. As a result, Indian trade suffered huge losses.