Multiple choice

The transfer of Government from the “Company” to the “Crown” was pronounced by Lord Canning (Nov. 1, 1858) at _____.

  1. Calcutta

  2. Delhi

  3. Patna

  4. Allahabad

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown was announced by Lord Canning in Allahabad on November 1, 1858, through Queen Victoria's Proclamation. This proclamation promised equal treatment and religious tolerance to Indian subjects following the revolt of 1857.