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The Government of India Act 1858 was a key piece of law that transformed British India’s governance. The act passed in the aftermath of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, was a turning point in the history of British colonial power in India. The legislation transferred the authorities and authority of managing India to the British Crown by abolishing the East India Company’s governance.
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Government Of India Act 1858 |
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| Territorial Extent | Lands directly governed by the British Crown and Princely States compelled to acknowledge British suzerainty. |
| Long Title | An Act for the Better Government of India. |
| Enacted by | Parliament of Great Britain. |
| Royal Assent | 2nd August 1858 |
| Commenced | 1st November 1858 |
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| Governor Generals Of India | Lord Cornwallis (1786–1793) |
| THE ENGLISH IN INDIA | Constitution of India |
| LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT | Indian Administrative Service |
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