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Question
With reference to the revolt of 1857 explain briefly about the British policy of racial discrimination.
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Solution
The British considered themselves racially superior to Indians. Educated Indians were not given appointment to high posts. In Civil Services they could rise to the post of Sardar or an Amin, in military service to the rank of a Subedar. They were hated and humiliated in their own country.
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