Following the unsuccessful war of independence in Indian often referred to as the Indian Rebellion of 1857. There were various reforms established by the British government before the actual independence of India in 1947. Some of the reforms include:
1. Indian Council Act: this was established in 1861 under the regime of Lord Canning. The purpose is to contemplate an association of Indians with the administration at a higher level.
2. Morely-Minto Reforms: this was established in 1909 under the reign of Lord Minto II. The purpose is to Separate electorates to widen the gulf between Hindús and Muslims.
3. Rowlatt Act: this was established in 1919 under the administration of L. Chelmsford. These reforms favor the extraordinary powers given to suppress the freedom struggle with General Dyer as the Commandant.
