Modern Indian History

Indian Councils Act, 1909 (Morley- Minto Reforms)

The Indian Councils Act of 1909 or the 1909 Morley-Minto Reforms were reforms that the British Parliament enacted. The reforms introduced Indian participation in the Secretary of State’s council, Bombay and Madras’ executive councils, the viceroy’s executive council, and the legislature.  What were the Morley-Minto Reforms?  The 1909 Morley-Minto Reforms was formulated by John Morley,

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Impact of the Charter Act of 1813

With this Charter Act, 1813, the Governor-General of Bengal was elevated to the position of Governor-General of India (with Lord William Bentick acting as India’s first Governor-General), with full civil and military authority. Historical Background of Constitution It was the British government’s first attempt to supervise and regulate the East India Company’s operations in India.

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