Which one of the following policies were adopted by the British towards native states after the revolt of 1857?

• A. To annex Indian states into the British empire.
• B. To maintain status quo of Indian states.
• C. To give greater power to Indian states.
• D. To allow Indian states to establish relations with foreign power.

Answer: (B)

The Indian Mutiny of 1857 resulted in a change to British policy. The policies that were adopted by the British towards native states after the revolt of 1857 were to maintain the status quo of Indian states.