(A) The dissolution of the Mughal empire and the cessions by and the conquests from the Marathas, the Sikhs and other territorial sovereigns from 1757 till 1857.
(B) Sovereignty in India involved, under the British Constitutional Law and under the 'Law of Nations' as expounded in Europe, the authority of British Parliament and the recognition of all civilized nations.
(C) The grant of Charter carried sovereign status to the East India Company and the treaties of Paris and Versailles and Congress of Vienna conveyed international recognition to this status.
(D) After suppression of Revolt of 1857, Mughal Emperor transferred the sovereignty to the Britain.
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Correct Answer: (b) (A), (B) and (C) only
Solution:IVᵗʰ statement is not correct because sovereignty was not transferred by mughal emperor after suppression of 1857 Revolt India came in direct control of Britain by "1858 Declaration" governor general became Viceroy. First viceroy was Lord Canning.