The British had regained control of the country by the end of 1859 but they could not carry on ruling the land with the same policies any more. Given below are the important changes that were introduced by the British. The british parliament passed a new act in 1858 and transferred the powers of the East India company to the British crown in order to ensure a more responsible management of India affairs. A member the British cabint was appointed seçretary of state for India and made responsible for all matters related to the governance of india he was given a council to advise him called the India council the governor .