Secretary of State and Indian Council are formed Formation of the Presidencies. Britishers adopt the divide and rule policy. Economy is transformed into a colonial economy. Destruction of Cottage Industries. Development of transport for British means.
Industries develop as per Britain's needs.
Indian intelligentsia lead political activity. A series of devastating famines hits India. Vernacular Press Act bans the press. Ilbert Bill is introduced and withdrawn. Formation of The Indian National Congress.