EXPLANATION:

Changes

in the policies of the British after the suppression of the rebellion

of 1857:

(i)

British Crown took over the control of

administration − The British

Parliament passed an Act in 1859, under which, the powers of the East

India Company were transferred to the British Crown. The British

government was now directly responsible for RULING India.

(ii)

PROVIDED a sense of security to the

local rulers − The ruling chiefs

of the country were assured that their territories would NEVER be

annexed by the British. However, they had to swear allegiance to the

British crown. They also abolished the Doctrine of Lapse, thereby

allowing rulers to pass on their kingdoms to adopted sons.

(iii)

Provided a sense of security to

landowners − Policies were made

to protect landlords and zamindars,

and give them security of rights over their lands.

(iv)

Reorganised the army

− The proportion of Indian soldiers in the army was reduced and

the number of European soldiers in the army was increased.

(v)

Treated the Muslims with suspicion and

hostility − Considering them to

be responsible for the rebellion in a big way, the British

confiscated the land and property of Muslims on a large scale.

(vi)

Promised non-interference in the sphere

of religion − The British assured

the people of India that their religious and social practises would

be respected and not INTERFERED with