Which of the following dates was Queen Victoria's proclamation issued?
- ANovember 1, 1857
- BMarch 27, 1858
- CNovember 1, 1858
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (c) November 1, 1858
Explanation
After the suppression of the Revolt of 1857, on 1 November, 1858, Queen Victoria declared that Indian administration would be taken under the control of the British Crown. After this proclamation, Company rule in India ended and India was brought directly under the British Crown. The post of Secretary of State for India (also called India Secretary) was created, and to assist him a 15-member Council of India was established. The then Governor-General, Lord Canning, was made the first Viceroy of India.