WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -India, for the most part, was controlled by the East India Company. Following the Sepoy mutiny in 1857, its lands came under the direct administration of the British crown. For further reading check the following articles: Revolt of 1857, political and Economic Factors.

Detailed explanation-2: -By 1858, the East India Company no longer governed India and the East India Company was dissolved by the British. The British Queen Victoria became the sole sovereign of the subcontinent and India became an official colony of the British Empire for nearly 100 more years.

Detailed explanation-3: -Expanded its trading operations across the region, not just in coastal cities. They created regional governments with company Governor’s in charge. The East India Company used its private army to force Mughal rulers to accept company demands. They also collected taxes from Indians.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sepoys were jailed-caused a rebellion and Sepoys march to Delhi and capture the city. The rebellion spreads to northern and central India. What was the result of the Sepoy Mutiny? The British East India Company wins.