Question

differentiate between the title governor general and Viceroy

Answer 1

From 1773 to 1858 British head in India was known as governor general.He was selected by Court of directors of East India Company.

After 1857 the administration was transfered to the Crown.This added a additional title to governor i.e.Viceroy. He was direct representation of Crown.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Governor of Bengal, Governor General of Bengal , Governor General of India & Viceroy of India are all different from each other.

When East India Company came to India , it made a post named as "Governor of Bengal" & first Governor of Bengal was Robert Clive. Now only Bengal came under his region. And same as there are also the Governor of Bombay and Madras.

But in 1773 , By passing of Regulating Act ,the post of Governor of Bengal converted into "Governor General of Bengal" and the first Governor General of Bengal was Warren Hestings (He was also the last Governor of Bengal). And now Governor of Bombay and Madras worked under the Governor General of Bengal.

In 1833 , By passing of charter act the post name of Governor General of Bengal again converted into "Governor General of India" & the first Governor General of India was William Bentinck (Also the last Governor General of Bengal).

Then after revolt of 1857, when company rule ended and crown administration started, Government of India Act 1858 passed which changed the name of post Governor General of India by Viceroy of India. The first Viceroy of India was Lord Canning (Also the last Governor General of India).

I hope all of you satisfied by this answer.