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A New Republic
A New Republic - Episode 2: Rebellion
Nov 7, 2012
Charles Dickens and Queen Victoria discuss the aftermath of the First War of Independence, including the Government of India Act of 1858. They explore the shift in British policy towards self-determination in India, the Proclamation of 1858, the Illbert Bill of 1883, and the formation of the Indian National Congress.
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- The Government of India Act of 1858 marks a shift towards building institutions and reforming education and law and order in India, despite ongoing economic extraction from the country.
- Queen Victoria's proclamation to India in 1858 aims to rectify discontent caused by British attempts to equate Indian subjects with the British and puts an end to territorial expansion, allowing Indian natives to be treated on par with all other British subjects.
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The Rebellion of 1857: Brutality and Repression
After the British military reasserts its supremacy and ends the Rebellion of 1857 in India, they realize the brutality of the war and the need for a legislative framework to govern the country. The British Parliament passes the Government of India Act of 1858, which aims to address the mistakes made by the East India Company. The Act formalizes the structure of governance and establishes a centralized system with a Secretary of State for India working from London, an India Office, and a Viceroy in India. Despite ongoing economic extraction from India, the Act marks a shift towards building institutions and reforming education and law and order, which have lasting effects in India.
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