Multiple choice

When was the Charter Act passed and how many years did it renew the Company's Charter for?

  1. Passed in 1813 and renewed the Charter for another 35 years

  2. Passed in 1823 and renewed the Charter for another 35 years

  3. Passed in 1823 and renewed the Charter for another 20 years

  4. Passed in 1813 and renewed the Charter for another 20 years
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Explanation

The Charter Act of 1813 was passed by the British Parliament to renew the East India Company's charter for another 20 years. This periodic 20-year renewal was a standard practice, also seen in the subsequent Charter Acts of 1833 and 1853.

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