1857
They defeated the Mughal Empire and took control of India's government.
Sepoy Mutiny
Sepoy Mutiny
Sepoy
The British government took direct control of India in 1858 following the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which was a significant uprising against East India Company rule. This transition marked the end of Company rule and the beginning of the British Raj, during which India was governed directly by the British Crown. The Government of India Act 1858 established this new regime, aiming to stabilize British authority and improve administration in the region.
After the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, control of the Indian government was transferred from the British East India Company to the British Crown. This transition was formalized through the Government of India Act 1858, which established direct rule by the British monarchy. The British Raj was subsequently established, marking a significant shift in governance and the start of more direct imperial administration in India.
After the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, control of the Indian government passed from the British East India Company to the British Crown. This transition was formalized with the Government of India Act 1858, which established direct rule by the British government and marked the beginning of the British Raj. Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India in 1876, symbolizing this new phase of colonial administration.
After the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, control of the Indian government was transferred from the British East India Company to the British Crown. This transition was formalized through the Government of India Act 1858, which established direct British rule over India, leading to the establishment of the British Raj. The British Crown appointed a Viceroy to govern India on its behalf, marking a significant shift in colonial administration.
After the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, control of the Indian government was transferred from the British East India Company to the British Crown. This shift was formalized through the Government of India Act 1858, leading to the establishment of direct British rule in India. The British Raj was then established, marking a significant change in the governance of India, with the British monarch serving as the head of state and a Viceroy representing the Crown.
The British government tightened its control over India.
the Indian government (albiet largly under british control)
After the breakup of the Mughal Empire, the government of India came under the control of the British East India Company, which gradually expanded its power and influence throughout the subcontinent. Following the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the British government took direct control, leading to the establishment of the British Raj, which lasted nearly 100 years until India gained independence in 1947. During this period, the British government administered various aspects of Indian governance, economy, and society, significantly impacting India's political landscape.