There was a change in the policy of the Government of India towards the Indian Princes. The loyalty of the Rajput, Marhatta and Sikhs Cheifs and of the Nizam had been of very great value in preventing the spread of the revolt. An attempt was now made to integrate as well as reward them.
Their territories were guaranteed & some received materials recognition for special service. The most significance change was psychological. They were now regarded as members of an Order and not just survivors. They were an integral part of the Indian Empire and had personal relation with the monarch.
Queen Victoria declared in her Proclamation of 1858 that the British Government in future would not annex the Indian States. The Indian Princes were assured the right of adoption and succession