The British had direct or indirect control over all of present-day India before the middle of the 19th century. ... As a result, the East India Company lost its powers of government and British India formally came under direct British rule, with an appointed Governor-General of India.
The British had direct or indirect control over all of present-day India before the middle of the 19th century. ... As a result, the East India Company lost its powers of government and British India formally came under direct British rule, with an appointed Governor-General of India.
