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Discuss the changes brought by the Great Uprising of 1857 in the policy of the British Government in the social, religious and economic fields with reference to:
(a) religious freedom.
(b) admittance of Indians to service.
(c) relations between the Europeans and the Indians.
(d) economic exploitation.
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(a) It was clearly stated in the Queen's Declaration of 1858 that there would be no interference in the religious beliefs and practices of the people and all would enjoy full freedom in this respect.
(b) The Indians were promised appointment to the highest offices under the Government without prejudice to caste, colour or religion. It was particularly stated in the Declaration of 1858.
(c) Both the Indians and the Europeans committed such atrocities against each other that the relations among the people of both the races became bitter and strained. The Indians hated the British while the British suspected the Indians.
(d) The wealth of India had been plundered by the Company, but with the introduction of the Crown's Rule it became more serious and much wider. For example, increase in the number of European troops meant more Indian money going to the British people.
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