Political divisions of british indian empire 1909 imperial gazetteer of india

British Reforms of the 1800's - 1900's

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    British Reforms

  • India Act of 1858

    India Act of 1858
    • This act was made by the British Parliament
    • Its purpose was to end the existance of the British East India Company and transfer its power to the british crown.
  • India Councils Act 1892

    India Councils Act 1892
    • The purpose of this act was for the number of members in Imperial Legislative Council and the Provincial Legislative Councils to be raised.
  • Indian Council Act of 1909

    Indian Council Act of 1909
    • This law Iallowed Indians to take part in the elections of the different legislative councils of India for the first time.
  • India Act of 1919

    India Act of 1919
    The indian act of 1919:
    - The salary of the Secretary of the State was transferred from Indian to British Exchequer.
    - The number of Indians in the Governor General's Executive Council was raised to three in a Council of 8.
  • India Act of 1935

    India Act of 1935
    • It allowed the Indian provinces to have more independence.
    • It also increased the amount of people to have the right to vote
    • Burma was seperated from India