1859 in India

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Events in the year 1859 in India.

Incumbents

• Charles Canning, Viceroy

Events

• The Indian rebellion of 1857 ends (formally declared in July).
• The execution of Tatya Tope (Ramachandra Pandurang Tope), 18 April, a Maratha leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, occurs.
• Indigo revolt

Law

• Limitation Act
• Civil Procedure Code
• East India Loan Act (British statute)
• Evidence By Commission Act (British statute)
• Royal Naval Reserve (Volunteer) Act (British statute)
• British Law Ascertainment Act (British statute)

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