The administration of the English East India Company in India came to an end in

The correct answer is '1858'

Key Points

• End of English East India Company's Administration:
  • The English East India Company's rule in India officially ended in 1858.
  • The Government of India Act 1858 was enacted by the British Parliament, transferring the administration of India from the Company to the British Crown.
  • This change was a direct result of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which exposed the inefficiencies and weaknesses of the Company's rule.
  • Post-1858, India was governed directly by the British Government, and Queen Victoria was proclaimed the Empress of India.