The Regulating Act of 1773

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The Regulating Act of 1773

Established a centralized administration in India.
This significantly increased British control over the East India Company.
The Governor of Bengal was appointed the 'Governor-General of Bengal'.
The Act established an Executive Council of four members to assist the Governor-General.
Lord Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General under this arrangement.
The Act established a Supreme Court in Calcutta with one Chief Justice and three judges.
It prohibited the East India Company's employees from engaging in private trade, accepting gifts, or taking bribes from Indians.
The Act strengthened British government control over the Company by requiring its governing body (the Court of Directors) to submit reports on financial, administrative, and military operations in India.
It brought the governors of Bombay and Madras presidencies under the authority of the Governor-General of Bengal, ending their previous autonomy.

Amending Act of 1781 (Act of Settlement)

This Act exempted the Governor-General and his Council from the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction for official actions.
Excluded matters related to revenue collection from the Supreme Court's jurisdiction.
Determined the Supreme Court's jurisdiction over Calcutta residents, decreeing that personal law would be applied in court: Hindus according to Hindu law, Muslims according to Islamic law.

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Explore the significance of the Regulating Act of 1773 in Indian history. This quiz covers key aspects such as the establishment of centralized administration, the appointment of the first Governor-General, and the creation of the Supreme Court in Calcutta. Test your knowledge on how this Act transformed British control over the East India Company.