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What event marked the end of the East India Company’s rule in India?
What event marked the end of the East India Company’s rule in India?
- The formation of the India office
- The great uprising of 1857 (correct)
- The announcement by Lord Canning
- The creation of the Viceroy's office
Who announced the direct rule of the British Crown in India?
Who announced the direct rule of the British Crown in India?
- Lord Canning (correct)
- Queen Victoria
- The British Parliament
- The Viceroy
What administrative change replaced the Governor General’s office?
What administrative change replaced the Governor General’s office?
- The abolition of the Doctrine of Lapse
- The India office
- The office of the Viceroy (correct)
- The creation of the British Parliament
What was abolished as a result of the change in administration?
What was abolished as a result of the change in administration?
Who took over the Indian administration after the end of the East India Company’s rule?
Who took over the Indian administration after the end of the East India Company’s rule?
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End of East India Company's rule
End of East India Company's rule
Marked by the Great Uprising of 1857 in India.
Direct rule announcement
Direct rule announcement
Lord Canning announced the direct rule of the British Crown in India.
Governor General's office replacement
Governor General's office replacement
Replaced by the Viceroy's office after the uprising.
Doctrine of Lapse
Doctrine of Lapse
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Indian administration leadership
Indian administration leadership
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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.
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Test your knowledge of Indian history with this quiz about the 1857 uprising and the end of the East India Company's rule. Learn about the transition to direct British Crown rule and the key events that shaped modern India.
