Local Government System in Dera Ghazi Khan During Colonial Period 1887-1947

Authors

  • Dr. Sohail Akhtar Lecturer, Department of History & Political Science, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9344-7551
  • Dr. Tahira Mumtaz Lecturer, Department of Politics & IR Govt. College Women University Sialkot. Author
  • Dr. M. Aslam Faiz Lecturer, Department of History & Political Science, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan. Author

Keywords:

Colonial, Dera Ghazi Khan, District Boards, India, Local Government System

Abstract

This research article is a brief overview of the analytical study of local government system established in Dera Ghazi Khan during the colonial period India. The forces of East India Company crossed the Indus and moved to Afghanistan and Sindh but left Punjab under the control of Sikh authority.  After the Second Anglo-Sikh War, the British forces defeated Sikh at Multan in 1849 and captured Punjab. While General Courtland and Edward captured Dera Ghazi Khan in the same time. The Colonial government brought political and administrative reforms through new administrative setup. In view of the idea of  devolution of powers to the lower level, the colonial government decided to involve local people in administrative and political activities. The local political system came into existence under an Act and this local government system based on primary institutions like Village Council, Union Council, Town Committees, Municipal Committees, District Council and District Boards, which proved to be precursors of slow political evolution. This research paper examines to explore and highlights the establishment of local governments system in Dera Ghazi Khan during the colonial period which is the key subject of this study.

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Published

2024-09-30

How to Cite

Local Government System in Dera Ghazi Khan During Colonial Period 1887-1947. (2024). International Research Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 5(3), 527-534. https://irjmss.com/index.php/irjmss/article/view/437

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