The Indian Mutiny 1857-58 Flashcards

1
Q

Who was the Governor General of India between 1848 and 1856?

A

Dalhousie

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2
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What were some of the examples of infrastructure setup under Dalhousie?

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Indian railroads, first telegraph line, penny post

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3
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What was Dalhousie’s view on the Princely States?

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They should be redefined to be under ultimate British authority

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4
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What policy did Dalhousie enact in regards to the Princely States?

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Doctrine of Lapse

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5
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What were the terms of the Doctrine of Lapse?

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British interference if ruler dies without heir and passed under British control; interference if suspected of misgovernment

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6
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What was feared to have been used to lubricate the new cartridges for the Indian army?

A

Cow and pig fat

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7
Q

When was the General Service Enlistment Act?

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1856

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8
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What was the controversy regarding the General Service Enlistment Act?

A

Soldiers would travel over water, polluting their caste (only to new recruits)

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9
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Who was the Governor General of India in 1856?

A

Charles Canning

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10
Q

When was the court martial of the 85 sepoys who refused to load the new rifles in Meerut?

A

May 1857

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11
Q

How many Victoria Crosses were given out due to the actions of 16 November 1857 in Lucknow?

A

24

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12
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When was Lucknow eventually retaken?

A

March 1858

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13
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Why was Britain able to retain control after the Indian Mutiny?

A

The rebellion never developed into a cohesive force, many Sepoys and Princely States remained loyal.

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14
Q

How many men were killed by being strapped to the front of a barrel in Peshawar?

A

40

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15
Q

When was the Government of India Act that ended East India Company’s rule in India?

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1858

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16
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What were the provisions of the Government of India Act in terms of the structure of administration?

A

A Viceroy accountable to Parliament; also established a Secretary of State for India and an India Council Britain

17
Q

What were the provisions of the Government of India Act for the Indianpopulation?

A

Religious tolerance; equal protection before the law; native princes’ rights to land protected

18
Q

How many autonomous Princely states remained Loyal to Britain?

A

560

19
Q

What was the cost of the rebellion?

A

£50 million

20
Q

When was the age of consent for marriage raised from 10 to 12?

A

1891

21
Q

When did the London Missionary Society send 20 additional missionaries with £5000 for their passage and £6000 for maintenance?

A

1858

22
Q

What was the ratio of European to Sepoy soldiers in the Indian army before and after the mutiny?

A

Before= 1:9 and After= 1:3 (European: sepoy)

23
Q

How many miles of rail road had been laid down by 1857 and 1861?

A

1857= 288 miles, 1861= 1,588 miles