1813 in India

Events in the year 1813 in India.

Incumbents

• The Marquess of Hastings, Governor-General, 1813-22.

Events

• National income - ₹16,193 million
• The East India Company's trading monopoly is abolished.
• The Anglican Bishopric of Calcutta is established, with Thomas Middleton serving as the first bishop.
• The Chowringhee Theatre is inaugurated in Colcatta.

Law

• The Charter Act 1813 was passed in United Kingdom on the company rule in India.

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