India Office

The India Office was the British government department responsible for managing British interests and administration in India from 1858 to 1947. It served as the main link between the British government in London and its colonies in India, overseeing political, economic, and administrative affairs. The office housed officials and diplomats who worked on policies related to India's governance, trade, and military matters. It played a key role in shaping colonial rule during British rule until India gained independence in 1947, after which its functions were absorbed into the Indian and British governments.