Charles Wood

3 events, 1854 to 1861; 1 marked as turning points.

  1. 1854

    1. 1854LondonEducation

      Wood's Despatch on education

      Charles Wood's education despatch called for universities in the presidency towns and a graded school system across India.

    2. Sep 1854 to 1855ChennaiLaw Justice

      Madras Torture Commission appointed

      A commission was appointed to investigate the torture of ryots by revenue officials in the Madras Presidency.

  2. 1861

    1. 1861ChennaiLegislation

      Indian Councils Act restores Madras legislative powers

      Through the Indian Councils Act 1861, the Madras Presidency regained law-making powers and gained an advisory Madras Legislative Council.