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21.
The title of 'Viceroy' was added to the office of the Governor-General of India for the first time in
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Nisha panigrahi said:
9 years ago
Queen's proclamation 1858 abolished company rule and brought India under the direct control of British government. To serve this purpose the post of viceroy was created. Lord Canning was the last governor-general and first viceroy of India.
Ajitha said:
8 years ago
Government generals are the representatives of east India company. After the revolt of 1857, queen decided to took over the control of India directly and appointed viceroy, a representative of the British throne.
Gayatry said:
7 years ago
Thank you all.
Hiper said:
4 years ago
Lord Mountbatten was the last viceroy and A. D means Anno Domini.
Gourab said:
4 years ago
After the revolt of 1857, the control over India transferred from East India Company to the British crown.
Viceroy was the title of a representative who was sent by the British queen to India. Lord caning who had been assuming governer general got the title "viceroy".
Viceroy was the title of a representative who was sent by the British queen to India. Lord caning who had been assuming governer general got the title "viceroy".
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