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Who was the first governor-general of British India?
Warren Hastings
Warren Hastings, (born December 6, 1732, Churchill, near Daylesford, Oxfordshire, England—died August 22, 1818, Daylesford), the first and most famous of the British governors-general of India, who dominated Indian affairs from 1772 to 1785 and was impeached (though acquitted) on his return to England.
Who was the first and last Governor-General of Bengal?
Governors of the Presidency of Fort William in Bengal (1834-1854)
| Governors of the Presidency of Fort William in Bengal (ex-officio Governor-General of India, 1833-1857) | |
|---|---|
| # | Name (birth–death) |
| 1 | The Lord William Bentick (1774–1839) |
| – | Sir Charles Metcalfe, Bt, ICS (acting) (1785–1846) |
| 2 | The Lord Auckland (1784–1849) |
Who was last Viceroy of India?
Lord Louis Mountbatten
That man was Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of British India.
Who was the first governor of India in 1857?
Charles John Canning, Earl Canning, also called (1837–59) Viscount Canning of Kilbrahan, (born December 14, 1812, London, England—died June 17, 1862, London), statesman and governor-general of India during the Indian Mutiny of 1857.
How many Governor-General are there in India?
List of governors-general
| Name (Birth–Death) | Term of office | |
|---|---|---|
| Governors-General and Viceroys of India, 1858–1947 | ||
| The Viscount Canning (1812–1862) | 1 November 1858 | 21 March 1862 |
| The Earl of Elgin (1811–1863) | 21 March 1862 | 20 November 1863 |
| Robert Napier (acting) (1810–1890) | 21 November 1863 | 2 December 1863 |
Who is the last governor of India?
Governor-General of India
| Viceroy and Governor-General of India | |
|---|---|
| Final holder | Lord Mountbatten (February 1947 – August 1947 as Viceroy of India) Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari (1948–1950 as Governor-general of Dominion of India) |
| Abolished | 26 January 1950 |
| Superseded by | Governor-General of Pakistan (In Pakistan (1947)) |
Who was the first and last Governor-General of India after independence?
The correct answer is Chakravarti Rajagopalachari. He was the first and last Indian Governor-General of India after Independence ( free India). Chakravarti Rajagopalachari was popularly known as Rajaji . Rajaji was a member of the Indian National Congress during the pre-independence era and a loyal supporter of Mahatma Gandhi.
When did the post of Governor General come into existence?
As per the Regulating Act of 1773, the post of Governor general came into existence. Earlier, the Governor General of Bengal was appointed by East India Company. After the adoption of Government of India Act 1858, Governor General become Viceroy of India.
Who was the last Viceroy of India in 1947?
Who was the last Viceroy of India? Ans. Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India. His tenure lasted between 1947 and 1948. He was also the first Governor-General of free India.
How was the Governor-General of Bengal appointed?
The Regulating Act of 1773 created the office with the title of Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William, or Governor-General of Bengal to be appointed by the Court of Directors of the East India Company (EIC).