... The power was within the members of the Indian Civil Service, who were responsible for administering India, settling disputes and encouraging economic development. India had been run by direct rule, (when the person running the country is in the country), which was what the Viceroy did, but still had to answer to the British Parliament and indirect rule (when someone has to refer to someone else when it comes to making decisions). The Viceroy, who was appointed by the British government, was the king's representative. The Viceroy governed with the help and assistance of the Imperial Legislative Council, which was appointed by the British government and there job was to pass laws for India. The British in India would keep themselves separate from the Indians and would only mix for official purposes. During the course of the war many Indians suffered due to the impact of the war. One of the ...

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