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British Empire in India

By rosaellenambler

  • Queen Victoria named Empress of India

    Implemented by Disraeli through the Royal Titles Act

  • Indian congress

    discussed public affairs. demanded greater role for Indians in parliament.

  • Indian national congress created

    result of increased demands for Indians in government. discussed public affairs etc. organised boycotts of British goods after the petition of Bengal 1905, and created nationalist newspapers: Kesari and Kaal 1898.
  • Period: to

    Marquess of Landsowne is Viceroy of India

  • Period: to

    Earl of Elgin viceroy of India

  • Period: to

    Viceroy Curzon is viceroy of India

  • Imperial cadet corps

    founded by Curzon to appease Indian princes with military training.

  • Partition of Bengal

    Bengal divides into the Muslim east and the Assam/Hindu west. created outrage as the rich Hindus owned property in east Bengal. helped bring about Curzon's resignation.
  • Period: to

    the Earl of Minto is viceroy of India

  • Indian Councils Act (Marley-Minto Reforms)

    27 Indians elected from provincial constituencies to advise the viceroy. Very narrow franchise and representatives were sometimes chosen by the British.

  • 135 Indians gain seats in the Viceroy's Council

  • Period: to

    Lord Hardinge is viceroy of India

  • George V visit to India

    Viceroy Hardinge used this to reunite bengal.

  • Grand Durbar

    celebrate George V becoming emperor of India. The capital of India was moved from Calcutta to Delhi on December 12.