Day: October 24, 2020

The Early Administrative Structure; The Regulating Act (1773), From Diarchy to Direct Control: Part II The Regulating Act (1773) Background: The Regulating Act was passed by Lord North’s Government in 1773. It was designed to remove several evils inherent in the Company and state of affairs in India: The first association of the British with […]

  The Early Administrative Structure; The Regulating Act (1773), From Diarchy to Direct Control: Part I Dual System (Diarchy) of Government (1765-1772) Following the Treaty of Allahabad (1765), Robert Clive set up the infamous dual system of administration in Bengal. On August 12, 1765 Clive secured from Shah Alam II, the powerless Mughal Emperor, a […]

Q. “The British Indian State experienced the ‘wind of change’ with the arrival of Lord William Bentinck.” Comment. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: When Lord William Bentinck went out as Governor-General in 1828 (till 1835). His seven years rule provided a break from past policy of wars and annexations which started under Robert Clive. Examples of policy of […]