Read the conclusion below.
British authorities treated Indians unfairly and used racist reasons to continue colonial rule in India.
Which sentence from the article provides the BEST support to the statement above?
A
Rebel soldiers and anti-British civilians also called for the reinstatement of the former Mughal ruler who reluctantly agreed to their demands.
B
It took a full year for the British to re-establish control over Indian society.
C
The British were hesitant to give recognition to people they deemed "savage" at worst, and at best "unworthy" of self-governance.
D
India would not gain independence from British rule until 1947.