Constitutional Evolution before Independence- Charter Acts, Indian Council Acts etc.
Government of India Act, 1858
- East India Company’s rule came to an end and the Indian administration came under the direct control of the Crown.
- In England, the Court of Directors and Board of Control were abolished. In their place came the Secretary of State for India and India Council were established. The Secretary of State was a member of the British cabinet.
- Sir Charles Wood was made the first Secretary of State for India. India Council consisting of 15 members would assist him.
- The Governor General of India was also made the Viceroy of India. The first Viceroy of India ....
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- 2 Significance of Bhoodan and Gramdan Movement
- 3 Administrative Policies of Mughals in India: Significance and Issues
- 4 Traditional Medicine
- 5 Traditional Indian Textiles
- 6 Vaikom Satyagraha (Completed 100 Years)
- 7 Dravidian Movement
- 8 Tipu Sultan: Legacy and Controversies
- 9 Development of Indian Science and Research during the British Period
- 10 Dawn of Scientific Activity in India
