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The Revolt of 1857 was the beginning of the independence struggle against the colonial rule of the British. With reference to the consequences of the Revolt, answer the following:
Mention any three changes made in the administration with the end of the Company's Rule.
Solution
After the Revolt of 1857, the following changes were made in the administration with the end of the Company's Rule:
- The governance of India was passed from the East India Company to the British Crown.
- India was to be controlled by the Secretary of State for India, who would be assisted by a fifteen-member Council appointed by the Viceroy.
- The Governor-General was appointed as the Viceroy of India.
- Civil service appointments were to be made by open competition in accordance with guidelines established by the Secretary of State.
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