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HARSHDEEP SAGARAIR 299· 2025

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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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Topic

Modern Indian History

British Policies and Administration

Bentick's Reforms

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