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Pitt’s India Act 1784: Origin, Key Provisions and Impact

The second instance of the British Parliament's intervention in the company's governance system in India was Pitt's India Act 1784. The first introduced Regulating...

Doctrine of Lapse Policy: Impact on India’s Princely States

One of Lord Dalhousie's key strategies for establishing British control over small Indian states was the Doctrine of Lapse Policy. He used this policy...

Subsidiary Alliance System 1798: Origins, Impact and Facts

Lord Wellesley was the embodiment of imperialist policy. His sole aim was the ultimate development of the British Empire in India, whether through diplomacy...

Permanent Settlement 1793: Zamindars, Features, and Legacy

Without experience, the British East India Company introduced various land-related policies in India one after another. The Permanent Settlement System is one of the...

Mahalwari System 1822: Background, Objectives, Features

The Mahalwari System was introduced by Holt Mackenzie in 1822. This settlement was made with the entire community or mahal of the village. This...

The Origin of Ryotwari System 1820: Objectives, Features

The Ryotwari System was an ancient Indian land tenure system. This system was introduced for the sake of security of the British Empire. India...

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