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What are the important features of the India Government Act of – 1858.

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  • The license of East India Company was canceled and India was brought under the direct administration of the Queen. 
  • The post of Governor General was changed into ‘Viceroy’. Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India. 
  • A new post called ‘Secretary of State for India’ was created in the British government. The secretary was part of British cabinet and was responsible for the administration of India. 
  • A Council of India was created in order to assist the secretary in the administration. The council had fifteen members.


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