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reported to British govt. is East India Company or British raj

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Short answer: it depends on the date.

- Before 1858 (roughly 1600–1858) British rule in India was exercised by the East India Company (a private company that exercised governmental powers) — although from 1784 Parliament tightened control (the Board of Control) so the Company reported to the British government.
- After 1858 the Government of India Act transferred rule from the Company to the Crown. From 1858–1947 India was administered by the British government (the India Office / Secretary of State for India and the Viceroy) — commonly called the British Raj.

How to decide for your source: check the date and wording. If the text is dated before 1858, “reported to the British government” usually means Company officials ultimately accountable to the Board of Control/Court of Directors; if after 1858 it means the India Office/Crown (British Raj). If you paste the sentence or date, I can identify which it most likely refers to.