Early Structure of the British Raj

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ByLotusArise August 31, 2026September 13, 2026
Early Structure of the British Raj

The values of utilitarianism prompted the Company administration to attempt reform of Indian society.

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Early Structure of the British Raj

Can you explain how, after acquiring Diwani, the government of the East India Company functioned like ‘an Indian ruler’?

Read article Can you explain how, after acquiring Diwani, the government of the East India Company functioned like ‘an Indian ruler’?
Early Structure of the British Raj

How did the English utilitarian thinking impact India in the British era?

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Early Structure of the British Raj

“The need to impose greater parliamentary control over the Company’s affairs increased during the decades (1773-1853) after Plassey.” Elucidate.

Read article “The need to impose greater parliamentary control over the Company’s affairs increased during the decades (1773-1853) after Plassey.” Elucidate.
Early Structure of the British Raj

How far is it correct to say that if Clive was the founder of the British Empire in India, Warren Hastings was its administrative organiser?

Read article How far is it correct to say that if Clive was the founder of the British Empire in India, Warren Hastings was its administrative organiser?
Early Structure of the British Raj

“Peace hath her victories no less renowned than war.” Examine this statement with reference to Lord William Bentinck.

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Early Structure of the British Raj

“James Mill, the apostle of utilitarian philosophy, proposed a revolution of Indian society through the ‘weapon of law’ solely. But in actual policy framing, other influences and considerations weighed much more than the colonial State.” Elucidate.

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Early Structure of the British Raj

“The Regulating Act (1773), the Pitt’s India Act (1784) and eventually the Charter Act of 1833 left the East India Company as a mere shadow of its earlier political and economic power in India.” Critically examine.

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Early Structure of the British Raj

“The Dual System of Government was a complete failure from the outset. In the first place, the abuse of the private trade reached a greater height than ever. In the second place, the demands of the Company for the increase led to gross oppression of the peasantry.” Examine.

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Early Structure of the British Raj

“The Charter Act of 1833 rung down the curtain on the Company’s trade and introduced a new concept of government in India.” Substantiate.

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Early Structure of the British Raj

“Sprung from paternalism, the English Utilitarian philosophy as introduced in India rejected its human warmth between rulers and the ruled.” Comment.

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Early Structure of the British Raj

“The object of the Act (Regulating) was good, but system that it established was imperfect.” Comment.

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Early Structure of the British Raj

The British Indian State experienced the wind of change with the arrival of Lord William Bentinck. Comment.

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Early Structure of the British Raj

What kind of administrative change were introduced in India under the East India Company?

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Early Structure of the British Raj

Assess the impact of the utilitarian ideas in moulding the British attitude towards India. How did the utilitarian try to solve the problem of land revenue?

Read article Assess the impact of the utilitarian ideas in moulding the British attitude towards India. How did the utilitarian try to solve the problem of land revenue?
Early Structure of the British Raj

‘The national democratic awakening of the Indian people found expression of white racism.’ Comment in about 200 words.

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Early Structure of the British Raj

Discuss the basic features of the judicial administration under the East India Company. Did the British introduce the modem concept of the rule of law in India?

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The Charter Act of 1833
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The Pitt’s India Act (1784)
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Early Structure of the British Raj

Early Structure of the British Raj: History Optional PYQs

The values of utilitarianism prompted the Company administration to attempt reform of Indian society.

Can you explain how, after acquiring Diwani, the government of the East India Company functioned like ‘an Indian ruler’?

How did the English utilitarian thinking impact India in the British era?

“The need to impose greater parliamentary control over the Company’s affairs increased during the decades (1773-1853) after Plassey.” Elucidate.

How far is it correct to say that if Clive was the founder of the British Empire in India, Warren Hastings was its administrative organiser?

“Peace hath her victories no less renowned than war.” Examine this statement with reference to Lord William Bentinck.

“James Mill, the apostle of utilitarian philosophy, proposed a revolution of Indian society through the ‘weapon of law’ solely. But in actual policy framing, other influences and considerations weighed much more than the colonial State.” Elucidate.

“The Regulating Act (1773), the Pitt’s India Act (1784) and eventually the Charter Act of 1833 left the East India Company as a mere shadow of its earlier political and economic power in India.” Critically examine.

“The Dual System of Government was a complete failure from the outset. In the first place, the abuse of the private trade reached a greater height than ever. In the second place, the demands of the Company for the increase led to gross oppression of the peasantry.” Examine.

“The Charter Act of 1833 rung down the curtain on the Company’s trade and introduced a new concept of government in India.” Substantiate.

“Sprung from paternalism, the English Utilitarian philosophy as introduced in India rejected its human warmth between rulers and the ruled.” Comment.

“The object of the Act (Regulating) was good, but system that it established was imperfect.” Comment.

The British Indian State experienced the wind of change with the arrival of Lord William Bentinck. Comment.

What kind of administrative change were introduced in India under the East India Company?

Assess the impact of the utilitarian ideas in moulding the British attitude towards India. How did the utilitarian try to solve the problem of land revenue?

‘The national democratic awakening of the Indian people found expression of white racism.’ Comment in about 200 words.

Discuss the basic features of the judicial administration under the East India Company. Did the British introduce the modem concept of the rule of law in India?

The English Utilitarian and India

The Charter Act of 1833

The Charter Act of 1853

The Charter Act of 1813

Charter Act of 1793

The Pitt’s India Act (1784)

The Act of Settlement 1781

The Regulating Act of 1773: From Diarchy to direct control

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