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Changes to British rule after the Great Rebellion (Change To Government,…
Changes to British rule after the Great Rebellion
Education
In 1835, Thomas Macaulay proposed that Britain should establish their own schools and universities.
By 1854, Britain had established primary and secondary schools in Madras, Calcutta and Madras, even though, Britain itself did not have government schools.
In order to enter the British civil service, Indians would have to pass a very competitive exam. This attracted students, thus causing Calcutta University to become the largest university in the world in 1918, with 27000 students.
Change To Government
The British called their governmental rule the British Raj (raj is a Hindu word that means rule).
What the British call the "Sepoy Mutiny" ended the company rule in India and established a direct governmental rule.
In 1858, the British Parliament started appointing a viceroy to ensure the will of the parliament.
In November, 1858, Queen Victoria had changed the British rule in order to improve it.
She declared that all her Indian subjects to be protected by the British law.
First, she declared that religious tolerance is to be shown in all affairs.
Secondly, Indians who join the civil service will be provided with oppurtunities.
And finally, land rights belonging to native princes would be respected.
Modernisation
Throughout the nineteenth century India was seen as the 'jewel in the crown' of the British Empire.
Britain was unlike any European colonizer because they proudly to point to establishing road and rail network, schools and universities, hospitals, a large civil service, and greater rights and freedoms for natives under control.
Britain also introduced clocks to India, which became an essential thing to the Indians because it helped by organizing the time for civil servants and railway time tables.
Spread of Christianity
When Britain ended the British East India Company, it had opened India to new merchants and missionaries to stay longer in India.
When Britain had experienced an evangelical revival, it caused an increase in Church attendance and a new enthusiasm to preach.
During the time Hindus and Muslims saw people converting to Christianity as bringing shame to a family and many people decided by disinheriting their children if they converted.