dyarchy (Meaning)
dyarchy (n)
a form of government having two joint rulers
Synonyms & Antonyms of dyarchy
dyarchy Sentence Examples
- The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms introduced a system of dyarchy in India, dividing power between British and Indian authorities.
- Under dyarchy, certain subjects were transferred to Indian control while others remained under British rule.
- Critics argued that dyarchy was an unequal distribution of power that perpetuated colonial domination.
- The Indian National Congress initially supported dyarchy but later opposed it as a compromise that fell short of Dominion status.
- The Muslim League participated in dyarchy and used it as a platform to advocate for separate electorates.
- Dyarchy was designed to provide experience and training for Indian politicians in self-governance.
- However, the system proved challenging to implement due to conflicts between British and Indian officials.
- The concept of dyarchy has been applied to other contexts, such as the political divisions within Northern Ireland.
- Some historians believe that dyarchy was a crucial step in the evolution of Indian independence.
- Despite its limitations, dyarchy played a role in shaping the future of Indian democracy.
FAQs About the word dyarchy
a form of government having two joint rulers
kingdom, domain, city-state, monocracy, duumvirate, republic,oligarchy, triarchy, sovran, monarchy
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The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms introduced a system of dyarchy in India, dividing power between British and Indian authorities.
Under dyarchy, certain subjects were transferred to Indian control while others remained under British rule.
Critics argued that dyarchy was an unequal distribution of power that perpetuated colonial domination.
The Indian National Congress initially supported dyarchy but later opposed it as a compromise that fell short of Dominion status.
