The Revolt of 1857, often referred to as the First War of Indian Independence, stands as a pivotal chapter in the history of India's struggle for freedom from British colonial rule.
The Act of Parliament in 1858, known as the Government of India Act 1858, transferred the power to govern India from the East India Company to the British Crown.
The Impact of British Rule on India's Social and Economic Landscape from the outset of the British presence in India, their influence as traders-turned-rulers and administrators had a profound effect on the country's economic and political systems.