Did Burma use direct or indirect rule?

Burma, during British colonial rule, primarily experienced indirect rule. The British established control over the country in the late 19th century but allowed local rulers to maintain some authority, particularly in rural areas. However, as colonial governance evolved, especially after the 1937 Government of Burma Act, the British started to implement more direct administrative control, particularly in urban areas and for central governance. This combination led to a complex system that featured elements of both direct and indirect rule at different times and in different regions.