First War of Indian Independence (1857)

Outcome and British Crown Rule

The First War of Indian Independence (1857) marked a major turning point in Indian history, despite its failure.
The immediate outcome was the dissolution of the East India Company and the transfer of power to the British Crown.
The Government of India Act 1858 established direct British rule, with a Viceroy appointed to govern India.
Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India in 1858.
The British adopted a policy of reconciliation towards Indian princes and landlords to ensure their

The First War of Indian Independence began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut, triggered by grievances among Indian sepoys.
Mangal Pandey, a sepoy in the Bengal Army, is remembered for sparking the rebellion at Barrackpore.
The rebellion quickly spread to major regions such as Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, and Bareilly.
In Delhi, the sepoys proclaimed Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, as the leader of the uprising.
Nana Sahib, the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II, led the rebellion

The First War of Indian Independence, also known as the Revolt of 1857, had multifaceted causes spanning political, economic, social, and military domains.
The annexation policies of the British, such as the Doctrine of Lapse implemented by Lord Dalhousie, angered many princely states.
Key territories like Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur were annexed, undermining the authority of Indian rulers.
The abolition of Mughal titles and the relocation of Bahadur Shah Zafar to Rangoon deeply