Events in the year 1864 in India.
Incumbents Sir William Denison, acting Viceroy (till 12 January) Sir John Lawrence, Viceroy
Events 9 January - Scientific Society of Aligarh established as part of Aligarh Movement by Syed Ahmad Khan. 1 November - A massive cyclone and tidal wave destroys Masulipatnam and kills nearly 30,000 people.
Dates unknown Simla was declared as the summer capital of British India by John Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence. Dietrich Brandis set up Imperial Forest Department the earlier form of Indian Forest Service.
Law Indian Tolls Act Naval Prize Act (British statute) India Office Site Act (British statute)
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