Question

Who is the first viceroy of British India

Answer 1

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.

The first viceroy or governor general of India was Warren Hasting from 1773–1785 of Fort William but acted as nominal for the Mughal empire . The first viceroy under the British occupied India is Viscount Canning appointed in 1858

Answer 2

●I guess it was Lord Canning..