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Social StudiesClass 8CBSE
Q

In what way was the administration of the Company different from that of Indian rulers?

A

The difference in the administration of the company and that of the Indian rulers is given below:

Company Administration

Indian Rulers Administration

The company divided the territories into presidencies

Indian rulers divided the territories into district, pargana, tehsil and parishad

Governor ruled the administrative units

Zamindar or Peasants were responsible for their units

Governor-General was the head of the state

King or Nawab was the head of the state

The introduction of several acts:

  • Regulating Act
  • Indian Council Acts
  • Montague-Chelmsford Reforms

Indian rulers brought no such acts but used to rule with their farmans.

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