Select the best answer for the question.
8. How did British rule in India change in the nineteenth century?
O A. Initially, Britain maintained strong rule but relaxed due to protests.
O B. Before the Sepoy Rebellion, Britain allowed India to self-rule but transitioned power to the East India Company.
O C. Britain gave up rule over India due to conflicts between Hindus and Muslims.
D. Initially, the British ruled indirectly but eventually dissolved the East India Company and established its own colonial government.