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Overview of the Government of India Act 1858 by tanay Hanra is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Government of India Act 1858 transferred control of India from the East India Company to the British Crown following the Revolt of 1857, establishing direct British rule. It introduced significant administrative changes, including the creation of the positions of Secretary of State for India and Viceroy, while also expanding legislative councils, albeit with limited Indian representation. The Act marked a shift in governance, centralizing power in British hands and laying the groundwork for modern burea
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- tanay Hanra
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