HISTORY
WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
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Question
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The British East India Company raised taxes.
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India declared its independence.
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The British East India Company took direct control of India.
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The British government ended the rule of the East India Company.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The major impact was the introduction of the Government of India Act, 1858 which abolished the rule of British East India Company and marked the beginning of British raj that bestowed powers in the hands of the British government to rule India directly through representatives.
Detailed explanation-2: -Poor terms of service and pensions, bad pay, lack of promotion, and increased cultural and racial insensitivity from British officers all contributed to the feelings of discontent among the Indian soldiers of the Bengal Army.
Detailed explanation-3: -In response to the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, East India Company’s rule ended and Queen of England took over the control of India.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Government of India Act was passed by the British parliament in 1858 and powers were transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown. The Governor-General of India was renamed the Viceroy and was to be the personal representative of the Queen of England.