Tag: GS-1
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Curzon-Kitchener Controversy (1901-1905)
UPSC History Static Notes I. Context & Background A. Administrative Structure in 1901 At the turn of the 20th century, British India’s military-civilian administrative interface was contested territory. The structure consisted of: Civilian Authority: Viceroy & Governor-General held supreme authority over all departments, including military. Military Authority: Commander-in-Chief (Kitchener from 1900) commanded all forces and…

