The British government responded to the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 with a swift and brutal crackdown on the rebellion. In 1858, the British East India Company was dissolved, and India was placed directly under the control of the British Crown, marking the beginning of the British Raj. The government implemented military reforms and increased its presence in India to prevent future uprisings, while also making some administrative changes to address grievances that had fueled the mutiny. This reaction solidified British control but also deepened resentment among Indians towards colonial rule.
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