Why were the sepoys of the British Indian Army unhappy? Mention 3 important changes that occurred after the revolt of 1857.

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The Indian sepoys of the British Indian army were unhappy due to the following reason-

• The Indian sepoys were given poor salaries and allowances.
• The conditions of service also made them unhappy.
• Some of the new rules even violated their religious sentiments and beliefs.
• They could hardly hope to rise in hierarchy.

The important changes that occurred after the revolt of 1857 -

• The government passed into the hands of the British Parliament and cabinet from the East India Company.
• The Indian army was reorganised for strengthening the British component in it.
• The British monarch Queen victoria was declared the head of British government in India.

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