British India: Consequences of the Rebellion (India’s defence) Flashcards
What happened in 1858?
Peel Commission
When was the Peel Commission into the organisation of the Bengal army?
1858
What did the 1858 Peel commission call for?
Irregular system whereby each army unit had at least one European officer
What did the “Irregular system” suggested under the 1858 Peel Commission
Each army unit had at least one European officer
When was the irregular system implemented within India?
1860s
What was implemented throughout India’s army during the 1860s?
‘Irregular system’ where each army unit had one European officer
What strict rule was placed after 1857?
Ratio of no more than two Sepoys to each British soldiers in India
From what year was the ratio of two Sepoys to one European officer introduced?
After 1857
What was introduced in 1861?
The Articles of War was revisited
When were the Article of War revised?
1861
What was the impact of revising the 1861 Article of War?
Commanding officers given new powers and unruly soldiers were dismissed from their ranks
What happened that allowed Commanding officers given new powers and unruly soldiers were dismissed from their ranks?
1861: Revised Article of War
What happened to the high-caste Indians?
Broken up
What group were broken up?
High Caste Hindu brotherhood, who were prominent during the mutinous Bengal army
What group, which was prominent during in the Mutinous bengal army, was broken up?
High-caste Hindu brotherhood
What groups did the British purposefully recruit from?
Loyal groups such as Sikhs, Punjabi’s and Ghurkas.
Why did the British recruit people from Sikhs, Punjabi’s and Ghurkas??
Loyal group
What was now offered to Indian officers?
Higher pay
How much could a senior sepoy in cavalry regiment earn?
300 rupees a month
What position could earn 300 rupees a month?
Senior sepoy in a cavalry regiment
What did the British initially refuse to let the Indians do?
Handle artillery
Initially, what the ratio of Indian soldiers to the British?
Indian soldiers outnumbered by two to one
By the end of the 19th century, how much of the Indian revenue was going to the military?
40%
By the end of the 19th century, in what sector was 40% of the Indian revenue dedicated to?
Military
