This podcast episode explores the legislative implications of the Indian Councils Act of 1909, the limited representation and power for Indians in colonial India, and the challenges faced by political power and representation. It also delves into the historical governance of Madras and concludes with the lack of progress and the significance of the 1909 Indian Council's Act.

Explore the context surrounding the Indian Councils Act of 1909, from Indian extremism to the Morley-Minto reforms and the partition of Bengal. Discuss political developments in Britain, the nationalist movement in India, and international influences. Look at the roles of education, early Indian graduates, and the Indian National Congress in growing unrest. Dive into the activities and connections between Indian extremists and their international counterparts, including French and Russian anarchists, Irish extremists, and Americans.

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.

An oral history of the Indian constitution, exploring the architecture of Big Ben and the palace of Westminster in London. Discusses the four important acts by the British Parliament that preceded the Indian Constitution. Provides an overview of the legislative impacts related to the British Raj in India.