Consider the following statements in context of consequences of War of 1857 and mark the incorrect s...........

Modern Indian History 1857-1885

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Consider the following statements in context of consequences of War of 1857 and mark the incorrect statement ?

Company promised that it had no intension of interfering with convictions of Indians

British became liberal in their approach towards Indian religious sentiments

It distanced itself from Christian missionaries

It decided to prefer recruitment of soldiers for British Army from martial races

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Explanation:

- Option 1: After the War of 1857, the British Crown assured Indian subjects that there was no intention to interfere with their religious convictions.

- Option 2: This statement is incorrect. While the British made promises to respect Indian religious sentiments, their policies often did not reflect a genuinely liberal approach.

- Option 3: The British did create a distance from Christian missionaries in official policy to ease tensions, but missionary activities continued.

- Option 4: The British indeed favored recruiting soldiers from what they termed "martial races" as a strategy following the uprising.