After the revolution of 1857, the first concern of the British was to re-establish their rule on a firmer footing. They began by carefully separating those who stood with them and those who took part in the revolution. They generously rewarded the former, and meted out fearsome punishment to the latter.
The Sikh states of east Punjab, which had provided crucial help in the re-conquest of Delhi, were given many honours and privileges. In 1861, when the Indian Council Act was enacted, the Raja of Patiala was one of only three Indian to be accommodated in the Council.
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