Colonial Qacts - Charter Act of 1773

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  • First step taken by the British to control and regulate the affairs of EIC in India.
  • Also known as Regulating Act of 1773.
  • It recognised the political and administrative functions of the company.
  • Laid foundations to the central administraion in India.
  • Governor of Bengal changed to Governor General of Bengal.
  • Lord Warren Hastings was the first Governor General of Bengal.
  • Governors of Madras, and Bombay were made subordinates to the Governor general of Bengal.
  • Supreme court was established.