Question

what were social economic and administrative policies of british in india after 1858? explain briefly

Answer 1

British economic policies gave them a monopoly over India's large market and raw materials such as cotton. India served as both a significant supplier of raw goods to British manufacturers and a large captive market for British manufactured goods.

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The British followed a policy of non-interference in the social, religious and cultural life of the fellow Indian till 1813 AD. Their thought was to develop partial modernisation, in other words, a 'colonial modernisation'.

British idea of freedom, equality, liberty and human rights along with western education resulted in to massive social-religious, reform movements and had great impact on the society. It brought a more scientific, rational and modern approach to life among Indians.

After 1858, Parliament set up a system of colonial rule in India. Viceroy in India governed in the name of the queen, and British officials held the top positions in the civil service and army. Indians filled most other jobs.