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Pitt's India Act 1784

 


William Pitt entered the British parliament in 1780 at the age of 21 years. After 3 years in 1783, he becomes the youngest prime minister British parliament. East India Company Act 1784 is also called as Pitts India act. 

The monopoly of trade continues in the west of the Strait of Magellan and east of the cape of good hope.

control of company 

The board of control has six members who deal with civil political affairs The court of directors has 24 members who deal with commercial affairs. The board of control has one secretary of state (cabinet minister) 4 privy councilors and one exchequer.

British government establish a dual form of government

The governor-general has 3 executive members and to pass any law an election is conducted

in the provisional legislature, the madras presidency has 2 members and one commander chief

Bombay presidency has 2 members and one commander chief

The revenue has come from commercial trade and revenue generated from British Possessions in India and salt tax.





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