By 1761, Hyder Ali had become the de facto ruler of Mysore, assuming total control of the administration and military, although he nominally kept the Wodeyar king as a figurehead.

The Charter Act of 1833 ended the remaining monopolies (tea and China trade), requiring the Company to wind up its commercial business and function solely as an administrator for the British Crown.

The concept of the Rule of Law, meaning equality before the law irrespective of status (though often flawed in practice regarding race), was a significant legal contribution of the British administration.

Slavery was legally abolished in India by Act V of 1843, during the tenure of Governor-General Lord Ellenborough. The Charter Act of 1833 had previously directed the administration to take steps towards abolition.

Captain William Sleeman was appointed by Lord William Bentinck to suppress the Thugs, a cult of ritualistic robbers and murderers. Between 1830 and 1835, Sleeman successfully eradicated the Thuggee network.

Madras Presidency became central to British administration in South India.

Upon becoming emperor, Jahangir issued 12 ordinances (Dastur-ul-Amal) to demonstrate his benevolence and improve administration, including the prohibition of certain taxes and the making of wine.

The Junta consisted of Nur Jahan, her father Itimad-ud-Daulah, her brother Asaf Khan, and Prince Khurram. They effectively controlled the administration.

Jahangir wrote his own memoirs known as 'Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri' (or Jahangirnama), detailing his reign, observations on nature, and administration.

Mahmud Gawan was a Persian merchant who became the Prime Minister (Wazir) of the Bahmani Sultanate and improved its administration and military.