Summary – Charter Act, 1813
It is evident that the 1813 Charter Act laid the foundation for the growth of modern education in India. It also marked the start of a phase in which educational institutions were built throughout Indian cities to promote the study of English and Western culture among the native population. In addition, there have been several debates over the social and cultural effects of education, which will continue to influence teaching methods in the years to come.
East India Company Charter Act of 1813 – History, Key Provisions – UPSC Notes
Charter Act, 1813: The Charter Act of 1813 was an act passed by the British in India to strengthen their control over our territories. This played an important role in the revision of the Company’s charter to continue its rule in India. The Charter of the Company had already been renewed in the Charter Act of 1793 and restored in the Charter Acts of 1833 and 1853 in which each of the acts has been extended to the Company’s rule in India for the next twenty years.
Through this blog, let us discuss what were the key provisions of this charter act along with the impact of British rule including the Background of this charter act of 1813.
Table of Content
- Historical Background of the Charter Act, 1813
- British East India Company’s Monopoly
- Key Provisions of the Charter Act,1813
- Opening to Indian Trade
- Impact of Charter Act, 1813 on British Rule and Indian Society
- Charter Act and its Legacy
- Summary – Charter Act, 1813