The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, a violent uprising against British rule in India, led to significant changes in the governance of the Indian subcontinent. The East India Company’s administration was deemed ineffective and ultimately dissolved.
This transfer of power directly to the British Crown marked a crucial turning point in British-Indian relations. It ushered in the British Raj, a period of direct Crown rule characterized by administrative reforms, increased military presence, and a more centralized approach to governing India. This shift impacted not only political structures but also influenced social, economic, and cultural aspects of Indian life for nearly a century.
