In what way was the administration of the Company different from that of Indian rulers?
Social StudiesClass 8CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
The difference in the administration of the company and that of the Indian rulers is given below:
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Company Administration |
Indian Rulers Administration |
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The company divided the territories into presidencies |
Indian rulers divided the territories into district, pargana, tehsil and parishad |
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Governor ruled the administrative units |
Zamindar or Peasants were responsible for their units |
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Governor-General was the head of the state |
King or Nawab was the head of the state |
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The introduction of several acts:
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Indian rulers brought no such acts but used to rule with their farmans. |
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