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Important Points to Remember in Chapter -1 - The British Administrative Structure in India from Unique Academic Board History of India Solutions
The British Administrative Structure in India
The British administration went through a number of reforms through various acts. The latter development in the administrative structure post-1857 indicates the gradual shift of the administration from the East India Company to the Crown.
1. Administrative structure after Regulating Act 1773
The British Government was at the top of the hierarchy and was subordinated by the Court of Directors and the Governor-General Executive Council respectively.
2. Administrative structure after Pitts India Act 1784
The British Government was at the top of the hierarchy and was subordinated by the Court of Directors, Board of Control, and the Governor-General Executive Council respectively.
3. Administrative structure after Charter Act 1833
(i) The British Government was at the top of the hierarchy and was subordinated by the Court of Directors, Board of Control, and the Governor-General Executive Council respectively.
(ii) Moreover, the president of the Board of Control was made the Prime Minister of Indian affairs.
4. Administrative structure after Government of India Act 1858
(i) The company rule shifted to the rule of the crown.
(ii) The Prime Minister of the Board of Control was designated as the Secretary of State of India(SOSI).
