Secretary of State for India

The Secretary of State for India was a British government official responsible for overseeing British policies and administration in India, which was considered a vital colony of the British Empire. Appointed by the UK government, the Secretary acted as a link between British Parliament and the Indian government, helping to manage affairs such as governance, economic policy, and diplomatic relations. The position existed from 1858, after India came under direct British control, until India’s independence in 1947. The Secretary represented Britain’s official interests in India and often had significant influence over its political and administrative matters during that period.