Summary: The British Government of England and India did not uphold treaties with the Princes, treating them as mere 'scraps of paper' when they conflicted with British policy as the 'Paramount Power of India'. The colonization of India began under Warren Hastings but faced challenges as Englishmen felt like outsiders in a populated and culturally rich country, unlike small, uncivilized ones they colonized before. Efforts to extinguish Indian patriotism included the propagation of Christianity and English education. Exemplified by the Charter Act of 1833, British policy aimed at enriching England at the expense of Indians, denationalizing them to perpetuate control. The revolt of 1857 marked a significant turn against British imperialism and policies, leading to the recapture of Delhi after a fierce battle. British intervention in native states, like Mysore and Jhansi, stirred disputes over succession, revealing Lord William Bentinck's disregard for Indian rights. The Charter Act of 1833 extended British exploitation while claiming concern for Indian welfare, further cementing colonial control in India.