1 None of the Indians wanted to change existing social practices. 2 In 1856, Governor-General Canning decided that Bahadur Shah Zafar would be the last Mughal king. 3 The Indian sepoys were unhappy about their pay, allowances and conditions of service. 4 The British could not repress the Revolt and called the rebels for negotiations. 5 After the Revolt of 1857, the Governor- General of India was given the title of Admiral-General.
