History question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
Which one of the following was a result of the 1857 uprising?
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
The British Crown took over the powers from the East India Company
The 1857 uprising (often called the Great Revolt or the Sepoy Mutiny) completely shook the foundations of British rule in India. In its immediate aftermath, the British Parliament passed the Government of India Act 1858.
Key outcomes included:
Liquidation of the Company: The rule of the British East India Company was formally ended.
Direct Crown Rule: Governance was transferred directly to the British Crown, represented by Queen Victoria.
The Viceroy: The Governor-General of India was given the new title of Viceroy, acting as the direct representative of the Monarch.
Why the other options are incorrect:
(A) Nawab Wajid Ali Shah: He was deposed and exiled to Calcutta in 1856 before the revolt even began. During the uprising, his young son Birjis Qadr was proclaimed Wali (ruler) of Awadh by the rebels, not Wajid Ali Shah himself.
(B) Bahadur Shah Zafar: He was proclaimed the Emperor of India by the sepoys during the revolt. However, after the British suppressed the uprising, he was captured, tried for treason, and exiled to Rangoon (Burma), marking the official end of the Mughal Empire.
(D) Nana Saheb Peshwa: Nana Saheb was never captured by the British. After the fall of Kanpur and the defeat of the rebel forces, he escaped into the forests of Nepal and was never heard from again.
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