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BHOOMIKA JAINAIR 331· 2025

Question Q.3GS1GS2

The arrival of Lord William Bentinck marked a period of transformation in the British Indian State. Discuss.

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Introduction

Lord William Bentick became the 1st Governor-General of India in 1833 marking trans-formation.

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Main Body

Lord William Bentick became the 1st Governor-General of India in 1833 marking trans-formation.

Period of trans-formation by Bentick's arrival :-

1Final step to centralization of British India - absolute power in hands of Governor General
2Formalization of colonial conquest - from mercantile body to colonial ambitions & territorial claims
3Deprivation of power from councils - Provincial councils disbanded
4End of East India Company monopoly - they were tea trade & trade rights china made open.
5Policies for territorial gain status - Eg: Policy of Subordinate union Ferry of doctrine of lapse by Dalhousie after Bentick
6Promotion of whites man's burden theory - through promoting English education, social determinism
7Trans-figuration in Affgan policy - now a part of Great game to suit colonial interest.
8Increase in power to British monarchy - from EIC to British crown
9Path to Social reforms - for own interest. Eg: Bengal Sati Regulation, 1829 implemented during his time. The centralization under Bentick made on 1858 of India Act, Panjamaming Indian State
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Conclusion

The centralization under Bentick made on 1858 of India Act, Panjamaming Indian State

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BHOOMIKA JAIN

AIR 3312025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS2

Topic

Indian History

British colonial period

Bentinck's tenure and transformative policies

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