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Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms)

The Government of India Act 1919 implemented the Montagu–Chelmsford reforms. It enlarged the legislatures and introduced dyarchy in the provinces, dividing subjects between ministers responsible to elected legislatures and areas retained under governors and executive councils, while preserving decisive British control.

Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

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