week 3 - aftermath of mutiny Flashcards
what did the british permit in the 1910s?
a few indians into their cadre as the number of english-educated indians rose steadily.
what was there an increase in?
xenophobia towards indians
where did british families and their servants live?
why?
in cantonments, which had to be located at least half a mile away from indian settlements
they thought indians were dirty and disorderly
what did private gentlemen’s clubs become a symbol of?
examples?
snobbery and exclusivity
calcutta rowing club and the trichinopoly club
what did the government attempt to do in 1883?
remove race barriers in criminal jurisdictions by introducing a bill empowering indian judges to adjudicate offenses committed by europeans.
public protests and editorials in the british press, however, forced the viceroy, george robinson, to capitulate and modify the bill drastically
what was the secretary of state for india responsible to?
british parliament and was assisted by a council of 15 members, known as the council of india
8 of these members were appointed by the crown
what were the main provisions of the government of india act 1858?
the rule of british east india company was abolished and the government of india was directly taken over by the crown with queen victoria as the supreme monarch.
the crown was empowered to appoint a governor-general and the governors of the presidencies.
the court of directors and the board of control were abolished and their place was taken over by the secretary of state for indian affairs and the india council.
extensive powers were given to the secretary of state for indian affairs and the indian council consisted of 15 members. the council was made to assist him but only had an advisory role.
the people of india were promised their rights by queen victoria under this act. complete freedom of religion was ensured and gradual participation in the administration of the country was also proclaimed.
pardon was given to all the indians except those who had killed british people. the cct said that the princes of the states could retain their former status and all agreements with the princes will be honoured.
doctrine of lapse was discarded under this act
