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The foremost British Indian act in the 19th century was the Charter Act of 1813, reinstating British governmental rules and policies, making the charter act slightly tilted towards Company officials. The concept of laissez-faire was introduced for the first time in India, making English tradesmen landing on eastern soil even more.Company deprived of its trade monopoly in India except in tea and trade with China. This made the company more of and administrative body. All Englishmen could trade with India subject to few restrictions.A sum of Rs. 1 lakh earmarked annually for education of Indians.Further, Christian missionaries were also permitted to come to India and preach their religion.