During the British colonial rule in India, the administration made significant advancements in the areas of transport and communication. These developments were primarily aimed at serving the interests of the British Empire and facilitating their economic and administrative control over the subcontinent. Here are some key aspects of transport and […]
CHAPTER 3 – THE BRITISH ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC POLICIES
Economic Exploitation Drain of Wealth: The British extracted vast amounts of wealth from India through various means such as heavy taxation, land revenue policies, and trade imbalances. This wealth was often transferred back to Britain, resulting in a significant economic drain on India. Indigo Cultivation: The British forced Indian farmers […]
The British administrative structure consists of various branches and institutions that play a crucial role in governance and decision-making. Two key components of this structure are the civil services and the judiciary. CIVIL SERVICES The civil services in the United Kingdom are responsible for implementing government policies and managing various […]
The major steps to control the Company and legal framework for the organization and functioning of administration in British India were REGULATING ACT, 1773 This act was based on the report of a committee headed by the British Prime Minister Lord North. This act changed the Constitution of the Court […]
Having acquired the vast empire of India, the East India Company had to devise suitable methods of government to control and administer it. The administrative policy of the company underwent frequent changes over a long period of hundred years, however, these changes never lost sight of its main objective to […]