Brief the Consequences of the 1857 revolt ।UPSC General Studies-I ~ Civil Services Self Study

Question.

Give a brief account of the results of the Revolt of 1857.

Answer.

Following are the results of the Revolt of 1857.

The Revolt of 1857 had many consequences and it changed the governance system of the country in the following way:
On November 1, 1858, Lord Canning announced at the Allahabad Durbar that the British Crown would take direct responsibility for the administration of India.
The policy of merger and expansion of states was abolished.
The Indian states from now on had to recognize the supremacy of the British crown.
The adopted son of a princely state can inherit the property.
The revolt of 1857 created a sense of nationalism among the people and laid the foundation of nationalism.
The Board of Control and the Board of Directors were abolished and a new office of "Secretary of State for India" was created.

The British blamed the Muslims for the rebellion and started patronizing the Hindus.
They reorganized the army by incorporating more Sikh, Gorkha, and British origins people.

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