Imperial and Colonil Policy 1857-90

Question 1

Regarding India’s administration and defence, give the key fact occurring in 1871?

Answer 1

• 236 million lived directly under or in states protected by treaties with Britain.

Question 2

Give four administrative points of Indias administration and how they were controlled?

Answer 2

• Viceroy ruled India with a Legislative Council of 5 who held responsible for finance, law, army, economy and home affairs.
• Viceroy relied on 565 Princely States who’s support was essential.
• Basic functions of officials were collection of taxes, maintenance of law and order.

Question 3

Give three factors of Indias defence?

Answer 3

• 1857 they mutiny showed India could not be taken for granted. Britain only had 40,000 troops.
• 62/74 Bengali regiments disbanded.