Which one of the following is not result of 1857 Sepoy Mutiny ?

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The control of Indian Administration was transferred from the East India company to the crown.
The Taluqdars of Oudh who had joined in large numbers in the rebellion were reinstated and confirmed in their estates.
Revolt of 1857 was the lack of contact between ruler and the ruled. Hence it paved for the introduction of 1861 Indian Councils Act.
The entry of muslims into Indian Army banned temporarily.

Answer 1

The correct answer is The entry of Muslims into the Indian Army banned temporarily..

Key Points

The revolt of 1857 led to significant changes in India's political, social, and military landscape.
While the rebellion resulted in the transfer of control from the East India Company to the Crown, there was no formal or recorded temporary ban on Muslims entering the Indian Army as an aftermath of the rebellion.
Instead, post-1857, the British adopted a "divide and rule" policy, trying to separate Hindus and Muslims to prevent future rebellions.
Muslims were not systematically banned from the army, but the British military recruitment policies shifted to favor "martial races" like Sikhs, Gurkhas, and certain other communities.

Additional Information

Transfer of Indian Administration:
- The Government of India Act 1858 ended the rule of the East India Company and transferred the administration of India directly to the British Crown.
- A Secretary of State for India was appointed, and the Governor-General was given the title of Viceroy to represent the Crown in India.
Reinstatement of Taluqdars of Oudh:
- Oudh (Awadh) was a key region during the revolt, and many taluqdars (landowners) participated in the rebellion.
- After the revolt, the British reinstated and confirmed their estates to appease them and stabilize the region.
Introduction of the Indian Councils Act, 1861:
- The lack of contact between the British administrators and the Indian population during the revolt highlighted the need for consultation.
- The Indian Councils Act, 1861, introduced legislative councils in India, allowing Indian representatives in governance for the first time.
Military Recruitment Policies Post-1857:
- Post-revolt, the British adopted policies favoring certain communities (e.g., Sikhs, Gurkhas) deemed loyal during the rebellion.
- While Muslims were not banned, they were not actively recruited in large numbers due to perceived disloyalty during the revolt.
- This policy was part of the broader divide-and-rule strategy to prevent future uprisings.