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Give four administrative points of India’s administration and how they were controlled?

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Viceroy ruled India with a Legislative Council of 5 who held responsible for finance, law, army, economy and home affairs.- Viceroy relied on 565 Princely States who’s support was essential.- Basic functions of officials were collection of taxes and maintaining order.

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Give three factors of India’s defence?

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1857 they mutiny showed India could not be taken for granted. Britain only had 40,000 troops.- 62/74 Bengali regiments disbanded.