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Question
State two consequences of the First War of Indian Independence on the East India Company.
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Solution
The First War of Indian Independence had two effects for the East India Company:
- End of the company’s control in India.
- The British rulers made it clear that they would not interfere with Indian religious issues, customs, or traditions.
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