Question

What assurance did the Queen’s Proclamation of 1858 give to the Indian people regarding
A. Religious Freedom
B. Appointment to Public Offices

Answer 1

Hint: The Queen’s Proclamation of 1858 was made just after the 1857 revolt of sepoys for equal rights and treatment from British Government. The Proclamation also assured the rightful acceptance of Indian Princes for ruling their state but under the alliance with British Monarch.

Complete answer:
The Queen’s Proclamation “ The Prince, Chiefs and People of India” was made to hand over the complete control of British Raj to British Monarch from East India Company under the name of Secretary of State. The Proclamation was made by the first viceroy Lord Canning on 1st of November in Allahabad(Prayagraj) through Durbar.

Religious Impact- The act promised us Indian of equality and freedom in having different religions. The British had no more interference in the people's religion and customs. Queen Victoria assured all princes of their territories and allowed the adoption which was banned earlier. The noninterference and acceptance of all worships and belief led this act to be one of the important acts for the Government of India.

Appointment to Public Officers- To fulfill the promise of equality and prosperity , the British government made an Indian Civil Service post to be filled by qualified Indians . The ICS post assured the Indian for equal rights and protection from law as of British subject. The qualifying exam for this post was planned with many hurdles like age limit, Britain as the examination center and it was only for male applicants.

Note:After the commencement of the Proclamation act the ruling principle of Britishers were changed. They introduced two new rules for handling the affairs of India and ruling over it. One was Colonial rule and the other was divide and rule.