legislatures in British India

Legislatures in British India were governing bodies that created laws and policies for the country during British rule. They consisted of two main types: the Imperial Legislative Council, which advised the British government, and provincial legislatures for smaller regions, which handled local issues. Members were a mix of British officials and Indian representatives, but British authorities had ultimate power. The 1919 Government of India Act expanded Indian participation, allowing elected Indian members, but real control remained with the British. This legislative framework was pivotal in shaping India's political landscape ahead of its independence in 1947.