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Modern Indian History›Ch 3: Revolt of 1857 & Social Reform›Revolt of 1857: Results & Reorganisation
End of Company Rule, Queen's Proclamation & Army Reorganisation
The Revolt of 1857 ended East India Company rule, transferred power directly to the British Crown via the Government of India Act 1858, and permanently altered military and administrative policies in India.
Memory Hooks
| Aspect | Before 1858 | After 1858 |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme Authority | East India Company | British Crown / Parliament |
| Indian Administration | Governor-General | Viceroy & Secretary of State |
| Army Ratio (Eng:Nat) | Higher native ratio | 1:2 (Bengal) & 2:5 (Madras/Bombay) |
Viceroy
(Crown representative)
Crown representative
Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India in 1858.
Secretary
(Cabinet minister)
Cabinet minister
The Secretary of State resided in London with a 15-member council.
Peel Comm.
(Military overhaul)
Military overhaul
Peel Commission restructured artillery and caste balance.
Princely
(No annexation)
No annexation
The policy of annexation and Doctrine of Lapse was abandoned.
Company rule ended in 1857Company rule ended in 1858
The revolt happened in 1857, but the formal Act ending Company rule was passed in November 1858.
First Viceroy was Lord DalhousieFirst Viceroy was Lord Canning
Lord Dalhousie left India in 1856. Lord Canning was Governor-General during 1857 and became the first Viceroy.
Doctrine of Lapse continued after 1858Doctrine of Lapse was abandoned
The Queen's Proclamation assured princes that adoptions would be recognized and no further annexations pursued.
Q1.Which commission was appointed to recommend the reorganisation of the Indian army after 1857?
Q2.Who became the first Viceroy of India under the Government of India Act 1858?