Question

When governor general of india make the viceroy of india 1858?

Answer 1

Answer:

Until 1833, the title of the position was "governor-general of Bengal". The Government of India Act 1833 converted the title into "governor-general of India". The title "viceroy and governor-general" was first used in the queen's proclamation appointing Viscount Canning in 1858.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Under Government of India Act of 1858, power transferred from East India Company to the British Crown. The Governor-General was given the title of Viceroy or Crown's personal representative. Lord Canning became the first Viceroy.