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Question
This is the picture of the queen who led the Revolt in Central India.
What was the major outcome of the Revolt of 1857?
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Solution
Results of the Revolt 1857
- The rule of the English East India Company came to an end.
- India came under the direct rule of the British Parliament and the Queen of England.
- Queen Victoria issued a Proclamation promising to look after the welfare of the Indian people.
- Treaties with Indian states would be honoured.
- A general pardon was granted to all the rebels, except those who had killed British subjects.
- The British government would not interfere in the social and religious customs of the people.
- Indians would be given opportunities to be associated with the administration. High posts in government services would be given on the basis of merit, not a race.
- The army was reorganized and strengthened. The number of British soldiers was increased and the artillery placed exclusively under their control.
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