INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1877, Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Prime Minister, had Queen Victoria proclaimed as Empress of India. India was already under crown control after 1858, but this title was a gesture to link the monarchy with the empire further and bind India more closely to Britain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Victoria became more politically active in the later years of her reign. In 1876 the government granted her the title Empress of India, as a means to tie the monarchy more closely with the British Empire.

Detailed explanation-3: -Queen Victoria was given the title “Empress of India” (or Kaisar-i-Hind) from 1 May 1876 under Royal Titles Act 1876. The act was passed with the understanding that the British imperial title should be used only in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Queen Victoria was declared as the Empress of India in 1858.