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.