Reorganization after the Indian Rebellion (1858-1865)

1. Rebellion of 1857 challenges Company rule

   May 1, 1857Labels: Indian Rebellion, East India

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

2. Oudh proclamation sparks debate over confiscation

   May 1, 1858Labels: Oudh Proclamation, Lord Canning

   • Hansard
   • Hansard

3. British Parliament passes Government of India Act

   Aug 2, 1858Labels: Government of, British Parliament

   • Britannica
   • Legislation

4. India Office established in London

   Aug 3, 1858Labels: India Office, Secretary of

   • Nat Archives
   • Britannica

5. Act’s provisions take effect; Crown assumes rule

   Nov 1, 1858Labels: Crown Assumes, Viceroy

   • Legislation
   • Britannica

6. Queen Victoria’s Proclamation sets Crown policy

   Nov 1, 1858Labels: Queen Victoria, Crown Policy

   • Brit Raj
   • GKToday

7. Indian Councils Act reshapes central governance

   Aug 1, 1861Labels: Indian Councils, Viceroy's Council

   • Britannica
   • Legislation

8. Indian Civil Service Act confirms new civil service rules

   Aug 1, 1861Labels: Indian Civil, Civil Service

   • UK Acts
   • Britannica

9. Indian High Courts Act reorganizes colonial judiciary

   Aug 6, 1861Labels: Indian High, High Courts

   • Legislation
   • Wiki

10. Calcutta High Court formally opens

    Jul 1, 1862Labels: Calcutta High, Bengal Presidency

    • Cal HC
    • Wiki

11. Bombay High Court inaugurated

    Aug 14, 1862Labels: Bombay High, Bombay Presidency

    • Bombay HC
    • Wiki

12. Madras High Court begins functioning

    Aug 15, 1862Labels: Madras High, Madras Presidency

    • Wiki
    • Madras