7. Why did Britishers think that they can divide and rule India?

1.	7. Why did Britishers think that they can divide and rule India?
Answer» Answer: In 1857, the 'Great Mutiny' broke out in which the Hindus and Muslims jointly FOUGHT against the British. This shocked the British government so much that after suppressing the Mutiny, they decided to start the policy of divide and rule (see ONLINE “History in the SERVICE of Imperialism” by B.N. ʜᴏᴘᴇ ɪᴛ ʜᴇʟᴘs ᴜ ᴍᴀᴛᴇ

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In 1857, the 'Great Mutiny' broke out in which the Hindus and Muslims jointly FOUGHT against the British. This shocked the British government so much that after suppressing the Mutiny, they decided to start the policy of divide and rule (see ONLINE “History in the SERVICE of Imperialism” by B.N.