What were the two main divisions of India during British rule?

British India and Princely States

Fill in the blank: The administration of Ajmer-Merwara was controlled by an ___ who was the British Political Agent.

Ex officio Chief Commissioner

True or False: The princely states had complete autonomy with no interference from the British.

False. The British had suzerainty and could interfere in internal matters.

What role did Lord Wellesley play in the administration of Rajputana?

He sought to impose British paramountcy in India and viewed Rajputana States as allies against the Marathas and Pindaris.

Riddle: I am a province ceded in 1818, governed by a commissioner of the East India Company. What am I?

Ajmer-Merwara

How was the Rajputana Agency structured?

It was under the political charge of an Agent reporting to the Governor-General and was subdivided into residencies and agencies.

Fill in the blanks: The Ajmer-Merwara province consisted of the districts of ___ and ___.

Ajmer and Merwar

Which positions worked under the Collector in the district administration?

Nazim, Tehsildar, Nyayik Tehsildar, Girdavar, and Patwari

Multiple Choice: Who was the last Chief Commissioner of Ajmer-Merwara before Independence? A) Lord Hastings B) Hiranand Rupchand Shivdasani C) Charles Metcalf D) Lord Wellesley

B) Hiranand Rupchand Shivdasani

What changes were made to the Gram Panchayats by the British government?

No changes were made to Gram Panchayats; however, the higher unit Pargana was converted into districts ruled by a Collector.