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Modern Indian History 1857-1885

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Which among the following changes were brought in the army after the revolt of 1857?

1.The proportion of Europeans to Indians in the army was decreased.

2.Communal, tribal and regional loyalities were encouraged amongst the soldiers.

3.Indians were excluded from the officer corps.

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Explanation:

The Indian army was carefully reorganised after 1858. Some changes were made necessary by the transfer of power to the Crown. Firstly, the domination of the army by its European branch was carefully guaranteed. The proportion of Europeans to Indians in the army was raised. Moreover, the European troops were kept in key geographical and military positions.

The organisation of the Indian section of the army was based on the policy of divide and rule so as to prevent its chance of uniting again in an anti-British uprising. Communal, caste, tribal and regional loyalities were encouraged amongst the soldiers so that the sentiment of nationalism would not grow

among them. For example caste and communal companies were introduced in most of the regiments.

The older policy of excluding Indians from the officer corps was strictly maintained. Till 1914, no Indian could rise higher than the rank of a subedar.