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Which British Act formally abolished the East India Company and established Crown rule in India?
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Government of India Act 1858
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- Government of India Act 1858
- Indian Councils Act 1909
- Government of India Act 1935
- Indian Independence Act 1947
Explanation & Context
The Government of India Act 1858 was passed in the British parliament in the aftermath of the Indian Mutiny, transferring power from the East India Company to the British Crown.
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