Question

who become the first viceroy of india under the act of 1858? What was governor general's new role as viceroy under this act​

Answer 1

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Lord canning...

The Act also granted legislative powers to the governor-general and Council. After 1858, the governor-general (now usually known as the viceroy) functioned as the chief administrator of India and as the Sovereign's representative...

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Answer 2

Lord Canning was the first viceroy of India.the British governor general was given the title of viceroy as representative of monarch.

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