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Explain how the Uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India. (200 words) [UPSC 2016]
The Indian mutiny 1857 was a widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against the British government. This revolt is also known as THE FIRST WAR OF INDEPENDENCE. There were many causes for the revolt. British attitude and policies angered and fueled the Indian sepoys. The introduction of the Doctrine oRead more
The Indian mutiny 1857 was a widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against the British government. This revolt is also known as THE FIRST WAR OF INDEPENDENCE. There were many causes for the revolt. British attitude and policies angered and fueled the Indian sepoys. The introduction of the Doctrine of Lapse which was introduced by Lord Dalhousie in the late 1800s contributed as one of the political reasons. The cartilage incident was the immediate reason for the revolt. Even though the revolt was suppressed there was a significant amount of impact. Govt. of India act 1858 was introduced. The administration was changed to a politically driven system. The number of British soldiers was increased in the army. They intoduced permanaent settelment. Stability to landowners was also provided. Sati was abolished and widow remarriage was promoted. The education system was introduced in Western culture. The English language was also introduced.
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