Question

Mention the results of the Great Revolt of 1857.

Answer 1

1. It put an end to the company’s rule in India in 1858. The administration of India was directly taken over by the British Crown.
2. By a special Act, both the Board of Control and the Court of Directors were abolished.
3. The office of the Secretary of State for India was created. He was assisted by an Indian council of 15 members.
4. The Governor-General of India was designated as viceroy of India.
5. The policy of ruthless conquest in India was given up.
6. The Indian princess was given the right to adoption.

Social and religious changes:

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

Military changes:

1. The Indian army was thoroughly re-organized.
2. The number of European forces was increased.
3. The artillery was put under the charge of the British.

Queen Victoria’s Proclamation of 1858:

1. Queen Victoria’s Proclamation was issued in 1858.
2. According to Queen Victoria’s Proclamation English East India. The administration of India was taken over by the British Crown. The revolt paved the way for the rise of the national movement and it served as a source of inspiration in the later struggle for freedom.