The British victory in the Revolt of 1857 resulted in the reorganisation of Indian territories and administration.
The Government of India Act 1858 transferred control of India from the East India Company to the British Crown.
This was an Act passed by the British Parliament on 2 August 1858.
Lord Palmerston, then United Kingdom Prime Minister, proposed a bill for the transfer of power from the East India Company to the Crown by the Government of India.
The Indian Rebellion of 1857 compelled the British Government to enact the Act.
The Crown was empowered to name a Governor-General and presidential governors.
