The effort to modernize and convert India to Christianity has been deemed a complete failure, leading to a regression in the moral standing of the British themselves. The genuine rulers of India acknowledged that meddling in local traditions would inevitably lead to complications. Yet, the evangelicals persisted in their belief that the uprising stemmed from insufficient progress in modernization efforts.

This perspective highlights a disconnect between the British intentions and the realities of Indian society. The evangelicals blamed the slow pace of change for the rebellion, reflecting a misunderstanding of the complexities involved in governing a diverse and culturally rich nation like India.