Lord Curzon served as Viceroy of India (1899-1905), implementing notable reforms such as the Partition of Bengal and educational changes. While his policies enhanced administration and conservation efforts, they sparked significant nationalist opposition, particularly due to perceived divide-and-rule tactics. His tenure reflects both progress and contention in Indian history.
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The Government of India Act (1858) was a landmark legislation. The British Parliament passed it to end the rule of the East India Company and transfer control of India directly to the British Crown. It was a response to the Revolt of 1857, which exposed the weaknesses in British administration. 1. Key Features of the […]
Lord Lytton was the Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880 during the rule of British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. His tenure was marked by imperial policies, economic hardships, and political unrest. 1. Major Policies & Events Under Lord Lytton A. The Delhi Durbar (1877) ✔ Organized the Delhi Durbar to proclaim Queen Victoria as […]
Lord Hastings served as the Governor-General of India from 1813 to 1823. He is known for expanding British rule, defeating the Marathas, and introducing judicial and administrative reforms. His tenure marked the end of the Maratha Empire and the beginning of full British control over India. Key Contributions of Lord Hastings 1. Anglo-Nepalese War (1814–1816) […]
Lord Wellesley governed India from 1798 to 1805, notably expanding British rule through the Subsidiary Alliance, which made Indian states dependent on British military support. His military campaigns included the defeat of Tipu Sultan in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War and significant victories over the Marathas, consolidating British dominance in India.
The Mahalwari System was a land revenue system introduced by the British in India. It was a compromise between the Zamindari System and the Ryotwari System, where revenue was collected from entire villages (mahals) instead of individuals or landlords. Introduction of the Mahalwari System ✅ Introduced by: Holt Mackenzie (1822)✅ Implemented by: Lord William Bentinck […]
The Zamindari System, introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793, tasked landlords with collecting land revenue for the British in India. It featured fixed revenue rates and hereditary rights for Zamindars, leading to peasant exploitation and declining agriculture. Although it provided stable income for the British, it created significant hardships for farmers.
The content outlines the timeline and key actions of the Governors-General and Viceroys of India from 1773 to 1947. It details significant laws, wars, reforms, and social changes affecting Indian governance under British rule, along with multiple-choice questions for competitive exam preparation. The focus is on historical milestones and their impact.
The Mysorean Rockets, developed by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan in the 18th century, revolutionized warfare with iron-cased designs, enhancing range and accuracy. Key in the Anglo-Mysore Wars, they significantly impacted British rocket technology, notably inspiring Congreve Rockets, thereby shaping the future of missile warfare globally.
The Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-1784) resulted from British betrayal of the Treaty of Madras and expansionist policies, leading to conflict between Mysore and the British East India Company. It ended in a stalemate with the Treaty of Mangalore, which restored territories but left tensions unresolved, prompting future conflicts.