Pitt's India Act

The Pitt’s India Act of 1784 was a law passed by the British government to improve control over its loose and often corrupt control of India. It established a dual system where both the British government and the East India Company shared authority, with the government overseeing and supervising the Company’s governance. A board called the Board of Control was created to supervise civil and military affairs, ensuring policies aligned with British interests. The act aimed to reduce corruption, increase accountability, and strengthen British influence over India’s administration during the colonial period.