Question

Q1. Who was the Governor General ? Mention his powers. Give examples of three Governor General
upto 1856.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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

Know :

In 1773 a Regulating Act was passed and the position/post of Governor of Bengal converted into Governor General of Bengal.

Powers of Governor General

Administration :They are the considered as head of the British empire as they handle and control all activities.

Their ruling session was 5 years approx.

British government divided his powers in the form of Governor General , viceroy etc

Learn :

First governor of Bengal : Robert clive

Last governor of Bengal: Warren Hastings

first governor general of Bengal: warren Hastings

(1773)

Last governor general of Bengal: William Bentinck

(1833) After chartered act ,

First governor general of India : William Bentinck

Last governor general of India :lord canning