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Which British law, enacted in 1853, limited the East India Company's rule and stipulated that territory gained by the Company would belong to the British Crown?
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Indian Councils Act 1853
Quiz Options
- Indian Councils Act 1853
- Government of India Act 1858
- Charter Act 1853
- Indian Penal Code 1861
Explanation & Context
The Charter Act of 1853 was the last of the Charter Acts and indicated that British possession in India would be held in trust for the British Crown, rather than for the Company.
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