Question

What is the four main pillars of British administration

Answer 1

Answer:

The company's administration In India was based on four Agencies.

• The Civil Service for general administration.

• The Army to protect the territories that the British held in India.

• The Police to maintain peace within the country.

• The Judiciary to dispense justice.

Explanation:

• Lord Cornwallis started the Civil Service to administer the British territories in India effectively.

• The British needed a strong Army to control India. The army consisted of Indian soldiers called sepoys.

• To ensure good administration, an efficient police force was needed. Lord Cornwallis created a permanent police force in India.

• Warren Hastings and Lord Cornwallis gave a proper shape to the judicial set-up.