Question

What assurance did the queen Proclamation of 1858 give to the Indian people regarding religious freedom and appointment to public offices?

Answer 1

Hint:
 It is related to following the policies made by the Indian government without any interruption of any other party and hiring of the public officials will be completely based on merit.

Complete solution:
Queen Victoria’s proclamation was announced on 1st November 1858. The proclamation meant that the Indian government is recognized by Queen Victoria. The proclamation consisted of the rules, regulations, and policies that were supposed to be followed in the British rule in India. Earlier in the British rule, the officials were not appointed in the government sector based on their capability but this proclamation changed this rule and stated that the officials will only be appointed based on exam and the merit obtained in it. It brought a major reform and gave an equal opportunity for all to participate on an equal level. As per the proclamation, all the treaties and the agreements that were earlier signed with the native rulers and the prince will be accepted by the crown.

Additional Information – Some other important steps include employing the sepoys of the Indian army in an official position and enlisting their name in the regular services or jobs that were being conducted in the British army.

Note:
 Queen Victoria was born on 24th May 1819 in London, United Kingdom. Her full name is Alexandrina Victoria. She dies on 4th February 1901 and was buried in Royal Mausoleum, Windsor. Her memorials include Victoria falls, Australian states called Victoria and queen island. Victoria day is celebrated in Canada.