British Colonial Policies and Indian Rebellion

The video discusses the 1857 Indian rebellion against British rule, focusing on key events and figures such as Rani Laxmi Bai and Bahadur Shah Zafar. It covers British policies on Christian conversion, sepoy objections to cartridges, and the Mughal Emperor's imprisonment. The video also examines British confidence before the rebellion and subsequent policy changes. It concludes with a call to action for viewers.

What was Rani Laxmi Bai's demand that the British refused?

• To provide military support

• To allow her to rule independently

• To reduce taxes

• To recognize her adopted son as the heir

What did the British do to protect the interests of those who converted to Christianity?

• Gave them government jobs

• Provided free education

• Allowed Christian missionaries to function freely

• Banned all other religions

Why did the sepoys object to the new cartridges?

• They were difficult to use

• They were suspected to be coated in cow and pig fat

• They were too expensive

• They were not effective in battle

Where did the last Mughal Emperor spend his final years?

• Mumbai

• Agra

• Rangoon

• Delhi

Why were the British confident about their position in India before May 1857?

• They had a large army

• They were making profitable trade

• They had support from all Indian rulers

• They had advanced technology

What impact did Bahadur Shah Zafar's support have on the rebellion?

• It weakened the rebellion

• It spread the rebellion quickly in the north

• It caused confusion among the rebels

• It led to immediate British victory

How did the British secure the submission of rebel landowners?

• By giving them British citizenship

• By offering them money

• By promising them safety and rights if they submitted

• By threatening them with imprisonment

What was one of the changes introduced by the British after the rebellion of 1857?

• Increased Indian soldiers in the army

• Respect for customary religious practices

• Ban on Christian missionaries

• Annexation of more territories

What did the British Parliament do in 1858 as a result of the rebellion?

• Increased taxes on Indian goods

• Introduced new trade policies

• Banned all Indian rulers

• Passed a new act transferring powers to the British crown

What assurance was given to the ruling chiefs of the country after the rebellion?

• They would be allowed to form their own armies

• They would be given more power

• Their territories would never be annexed

• They would receive British titles