# Morley-Minto reforms (1909)

URL: https://allhistories.com/india/timeline/1909-morley-minto-reforms
Themes: Key Events

The Indian Councils Act enlarged legislative councils and allowed limited election of Indian members. It created separate electorates for Muslims.

## Why it matters
Separate electorates entrenched religious identity in Indian politics.

Ruler at the Time: [Lord Minto (4th Earl)](https://allhistories.com/india/rulers/lord-minto-4th-earl)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia - Indian Councils Act 1909](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Councils_Act_1909)
- [Wikipedia - Timeline of Indian history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Indian_history)