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Discuss the major transformations introduced by Bentick during his tenure as Governor General of Bengal (1833 onwards).
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William Bentick became the 1st Governor General of Bengal India after the Act of 1833 and he in the 'year J central-isation'. This marks a Period of transformation characterized by:
(b) Provinces became subordinate to the central authority - Governor of states depended on the Bentick's approval
(c) Increased influence of British parliament - monopoly of East India Company removed completely
(d) It started the acquisition of other princely states in British kingdom through Use of causidway alliance and doctrine of lapse
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- Clear chronological marker
- Identified major administrative changes
- Mentioned key policies like doctrine of lapse
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HARSHDEEP SAGAR
AIR 2992025
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Modern Indian History
British Policies and Administration
Bentick's Reforms
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