Question

In what way was the administration of the Company different from that of the Indian rulers?

Answer 1

The Indian rulers had revenue and administrative divisions of their territories. But they were not very effective. Hence, the British introduced changes by making new administrative divisions which they called Presidencies. These Presidencies worked under the supervision of Governors. There were district looked by the Collectors. The judiciary was also not much effective. There was the same court for the disposal of both the civil and criminal cases. The British established a proper judiciary system by establishing separate criminal and civil court in each district. They also established the Supreme Court. The Company also improved the police system.

Answer 2

Company Administration

The company divided the territories into presidencies.

Governor ruled the administrative units.

Governor-General was the head of the state.

The introduction of several acts:

1.Regulating Act

2.Indian Council Acts

3.Montague-Chelmsford Reforms

Indian Rulers Administration

Indian rulers divided the territories into district, pargana, tehsil and parishad.

Zamindar or Peasants were responsible for their units.

King or Nawab was the head of the state.

Indian rulers brought no such acts but used to rule with their farmans..