India's Defence 1857 - 90 Flashcards
1
Q
What did the British do to the Indian Army after the Mutiny of 1857
A
They increased the proportion of British to Indian troops - 1:2
2
Q
How many British and Indian troops were there by the 1880s
A
70,000 GB and 125,000 Indian
3
Q
Which religious groups were favoured for the Army
A
Sikhs and Gurkhas who had stayed loyal during mutiny - NOT Bengalis
4
Q
How did the British attempt to prevent unity amongst the Indian troops
A
Regiments were segregated in training and stationing
Mixed religions, castes
5
Q
How many Bengali troops were disbanded
A
62/65
6
Q
What infrastructure did Britain build to defend their power
A
Railways
