Question
Examine the structure of authority and administration that the rebels wanted after the collapse of British rule in India.
Solution
(a) The rebels wanted to restore the pre-British world of the 18th century.
(b) Arrangements were made to various posts.
(c) Arrangements were also made for collection of land revenue and the payment of troops.
(d) Plans were made to fight battles against the British.
(e) Chains of command were laid down in the army. In doing so, they looked back to the traditions which had prevailed earlier in 18th century India, a world they had now lost to British rule.
