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A section of Indians resented attempts at social reforms because they were conservatives and believed in following ancient customs and traditions. Other reason was that a group of people did not like British to interfere in Indian religious practises (by passing various laws).
What made the British believed that Indian society has to be reformed?
The British believed that Indian society had to be reformed. (i)Laws were passed to stop the practice of sati and to encourage the remarriage of widows. (ii)English-language education was actively promoted. This law allowed an Indian who had converted to Christianity to inherit the property of his ancestors.
Why were the Indians not happy with the reforms?
Ans. (i) The social and religious policies of company government caused lot of discontent among Indians. (iii) Company government made many laws and took major steps to eradicate the social evils prevailing in India. Indians considered this an interference in their social life.
How was the revolt suppressed by the British?
⭐ British take the following steps to suppress the Revolt of 1857 . ✓ British military officers freed Delhi, the epicenter of the Revolt, from the rebels. ✓ The Kashmiri Gate was blown up. ✓ The control of Delhi and imprisonment of Bahadur Shah Zafar by the British broke the backbone of the mutiny.
What did the British do to India during the Raj?
The British government took possession of the company’s assets and imposed direct rule. The raj was intended to increase Indian participation in governance, but the powerlessness of Indians to determine their own future without the consent of the British led to an increasingly adamant national independence movement.
What were the effects of the independence movement in India?
The movement made the Indian people strive even more towards self-rule. The movement allowed the Indian community to revive their inner confidence and strength against the British Government. In addition, the movement weakened the authority of the British and aided in the end of the British Empire in India.
What were the two types of territories in India during Raj?
India during the British Raj was made up of two types of territory: British India and the Native States (or Princely States).
How long did the first War of Indian independence last?
In 1858, British Crown rule was established in India, ending a century of control by the East India Company. The life and death struggle that preceded this formalisation of British control lasted nearly two years, cost £36 million, and is variously referred to as the ‘Great Rebellion’, the ‘Indian Mutiny’ or the ‘First War of Indian Independence’.