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What decision did Governor-General Canning make regarding Bahadur Shah Zafar in 1856?
What decision did Governor-General Canning make regarding Bahadur Shah Zafar in 1856?
- Decided none of his descendants would be recognized as kings (correct)
- Granted his descendants the right to rule independently
- Recognized him as the last Mughal king
- Promoted him to a higher title than king
What was a major reason for discontent among the Indian sepoys employed by the Company?
What was a major reason for discontent among the Indian sepoys employed by the Company?
- Strict disciplinary rules
- Violations of religious beliefs by new rules (correct)
- Luxurious accommodations provided
- Excessive holidays given
What did the British do in response to the discontent among sepoys and peasants in 1856?
What did the British do in response to the discontent among sepoys and peasants in 1856?
- Allowed sepoys to choose their service conditions
- Provided more land to the peasants
- Passed a law forcing sepoys to serve overseas (correct)
- Ignored the situation
What changes did the British try to bring about in Indian society?
What changes did the British try to bring about in Indian society?
Why did the Indian sepoys refuse to travel by sea to Burma in 1824?
Why did the Indian sepoys refuse to travel by sea to Burma in 1824?
What did the British law passed in 1850 regarding Christianity allow?
What did the British law passed in 1850 regarding Christianity allow?
Why did many ruling families try to negotiate with the Company?
Why did many ruling families try to negotiate with the Company?
What was Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi's request to the Company?
What was Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi's request to the Company?
What was the fate of Nana Saheb's plea to the Company?
What was the fate of Nana Saheb's plea to the Company?
Why did Governor-General Dalhousie declare that British rule was needed in Awadh?
Why did Governor-General Dalhousie declare that British rule was needed in Awadh?
What action did the Company take in relation to the Mughal dynasty?
What action did the Company take in relation to the Mughal dynasty?
What did Governor-General Dalhousie announce regarding Bahadur Shah Zafar and his family?
What did Governor-General Dalhousie announce regarding Bahadur Shah Zafar and his family?
