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Which act formally abolished the East India Company and transferred British governmental power to the Indian government?
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Indian Councils Act 1861
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- Indian Councils Act 1861
- Government of India Act 1935
- Indian Independence Act 1947
- Government of India Act 1858
Explanation & Context
The Government of India Act 1858 was passed in the aftermath of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, leading to the dissolution of the East India Company and direct British Crown rule.
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