Questions and Answers
What event marked the end of the East India Company’s rule in India?
The great uprising of 1857
Who announced the direct rule of the British Crown in India?
Lord Canning
What administrative change replaced the Governor General’s office?
The office of the Viceroy
What was abolished as a result of the change in administration?
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Who took over the Indian administration after the end of the East India Company’s rule?
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Study Notes
End of East India Company's Rule in India
- The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, marked the end of the East India Company's rule in India.
- On November 1, 1858, Queen Victoria announced the direct rule of the British Crown in India through a proclamation.
Administrative Changes
- The Governor General's office was replaced by the Viceroy of India, a new administrative position.
- The East India Company's rule was abolished as a result of the change in administration.
Transfer of Power
- The British Crown took over the Indian administration after the end of the East India Company's rule.
