The 1857 Indian Rebellion led to a significant shift in British governance, resulting in the transfer of power from the East India Company to:
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Correct answer: The British Crown (Direct Rule)
Following the uprising, the British Parliament passed the Government of India Act 1858. This established the British Raj, placing India under the direct sovereign authority of Queen Victoria.
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