Charter Act of 1833

The Charter Act of 1833 was a significant piece of legislation in British India, consolidating British control over the Indian subcontinent. It ended the East India Company's commercial activities, making it a purely administrative entity. The act aimed to improve governance by introducing a centralized government and establishing a new position, the Governor-General of India, with extensive powers. Additionally, it called for the promotion of education and the gradual introduction of Indian representation in governance, marking an early step towards reforms in British colonial rule. Overall, it shifted Indian administration toward a more structured and centralized system.