Timeline of Indian History from 1857-1885 | Chronology of Events | Part -1

#Indianhistory #revision#modernhistory This Video describes important events from 1857-1885 from Indian History which can help your history preparation. This article consists of the list of viceroys in India from 1858 to 1947. The title of viceroy was introduced post the battle of 1857. The British government witnesses the mismanagement by the East India company and therefore the government introduced a representative head titled as the Viceroy of India. Lord Canning(1858-1862) Abolished doctrine of lapse Lord Lawrence 1864 – 1869 Establishment of High court in Calcutta, Madra during his reign. Anglo-Bhutanese war Lord Mayo 1869 – 1872 Financial Distribution between centre and state introduced for the first time First Census in 1872 Mayo College for the royal elite was set up Lord Mayo was the only Governor-General who was killed in India. He was killed by Sher Ali in Port Blair Lord Northbrook 1872 – 1876 Civil Marriage and Arya Samaj marriage introduced Universal Marriage Act introduced in 1872 Intercaste Marriage allowed Lord Lytton 1876 – 1880 Vernacular Press Act, 1878 Arms Act, 1878 Nationalist view – Due to High rate of taxation purchasing power had reduced. Government view – Drought is natural phenomena due to which people became poor Ignored severe famine and organized durbar. Proclaimed Queen Victoria “The Empress of India” Abolished tax on cotton for British traders Maximum age to take up civil services exam lowered from 21 to 19 Lord Ripon 1880 – 1884 Was the most loved Governor General Repealed the controversial Arms and Vernacular press act Set up Local self governments – Panchayats and Municipal Boards due to which he was known as Father of Self Governement 2 new universities opened – Punjab University 1884, Allahabad University 1887 Illbert Bill – Indian judge cannot try English Judge Lord Dufferin 1884 – 1888 III Anglo-­‐Burmese war (1885-­‐1886) Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 Make sure to Subscribe so that you don't miss more exciting Upcoming Videos    / @datumshow8492   Thanks for watching the video and if you liked, leave a like and comment and subscribe to our channel "Datum Show"