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The 1857 uprising in India was a watershed moment. Which of the following was a direct consequence?
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Immediate independence for India
Quiz Options
- Immediate independence for India
- The end of the Maratha Empire
- Transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown
- The start of the Non-Cooperation Movement
Explanation & Context
Following the widespread Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, the British government dissolved the East India Company and established direct rule over India through the Government of India Act 1858.
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