Question Q.3GS1GS2

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

Introduction

William Bentinck's (1828-1835) marks the beginning importance period in governor-general due to significant development during his reign.

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Main Body

William Bentinck's (1828-1835) marks the beginning importance period in governor-general due to significant development during his reign.

Period of transformation in British India:

1Law-led reform - to address social evil

Example: Sati ban in 1829

2Western education - supplying orientalist bill in education by endorsing Macaulay's minute (1835).

3Codification - of Laws and regulations started.

Example: IPC draft in 1835 by Macaulay.

4Centralization - with legislative, administration

Other Financial Structures:

Example: Charter Act 1833 - make him governor general of India.

5Suppression of Thuggee - by large scale armed mobilization in Northern region.

6Judicial reform - with representation of Indians in lower judiciary and judicial Institutions in North west India.

However, this period of transformation was to ideologically conculcate the British rule through western education. Also institutional development gave British rule enduring face in India.

Thus, although Bentinck reign was a period of transformation, but its ideological - most in British favour.

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Conclusion

Thus, although Bentinck reign was a period of transformation, but its ideological - most in British favour.

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HASSAN KHAN

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Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Historical Underpinnings

British rule and institutional reforms during Bentinck's period

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