Question

Beginning in the 1800s, the British government appointed viceroys in India to

represent the interests of the crown.
command a private company army.
set up trade posts and textile factories.
oppose the government known as the raj.

Answer 1

represent the interests of the crown.

After the Indian Rebellion of 1857 the British government took direct control from the East India Company and (beginning in 1858) appointed a viceroy to act as the monarch’s representative and head of the British Raj.