What was the Indian response to the British occupation

The Indian response to the British occupation was taking possession of the company’s assets and imposed direct rule. They announcement reversed Lord Dalhousie’s prewar policy of political unification through princely state annexation, and princes were left free to adopt any heirs they desired so long as they all swore undying allegiance to the British crown.

corrupt also means cruel

try something like republic or democracy joined or something because its talking about a election party.