Lord Canning was the first Viceroy and last Governor-General of India, overseeing significant events like the Revolt of 1857 and introducing vital reforms such as the Government of India Act, 1858, and the Indian Penal Code, 1860. His lenient approach during the revolt earned him the nickname “Clemency Canning.”
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Lord Dalhousie served as Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856, implementing aggressive expansionist policies like the Doctrine of Lapse, and fostering modernization through railways, telegraphs, and the postal system. His tenure significantly shaped British rule, fostering development while inciting resentment that contributed to the Revolt of 1857.
Sati was a social practice in India involving widow self-immolation, primarily in Rajasthan and Bengal, seen as an act of devotion but often coerced. Lord William Bentinck abolished Sati in 1829, influenced by reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy, marking significant progress in women’s rights and social reform under British rule.
Lord William Bentinck served as the Governor-General of India from 1828 to 1835, implementing significant reforms including the abolition of Sati, promotion of English education, and suppression of Thuggee. His policies laid the groundwork for modern education and governance in India, fostering social change and enhancing British control.
Lord Hastings served as the Governor-General of India from 1813 to 1823. He is known for expanding British rule, defeating the Marathas, and introducing judicial and administrative reforms. His tenure marked the end of the Maratha Empire and the beginning of full British control over India. Key Contributions of Lord Hastings 1. Anglo-Nepalese War (1814–1816) […]
Lord Wellesley governed India from 1798 to 1805, notably expanding British rule through the Subsidiary Alliance, which made Indian states dependent on British military support. His military campaigns included the defeat of Tipu Sultan in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War and significant victories over the Marathas, consolidating British dominance in India.
The Mahalwari System was a land revenue system introduced by the British in India. It was a compromise between the Zamindari System and the Ryotwari System, where revenue was collected from entire villages (mahals) instead of individuals or landlords. Introduction of the Mahalwari System ✅ Introduced by: Holt Mackenzie (1822)✅ Implemented by: Lord William Bentinck […]
The Ryotwari System was a land revenue system introduced by the British, where individual peasants (ryots) were made the owners of the land and had to pay land revenue directly to the government. It was implemented in regions where the Zamindari system was not suitable. Introduction of the Ryotwari System ✅ Introduced by: Captain Alexander […]
The Zamindari System, introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793, tasked landlords with collecting land revenue for the British in India. It featured fixed revenue rates and hereditary rights for Zamindars, leading to peasant exploitation and declining agriculture. Although it provided stable income for the British, it created significant hardships for farmers.
The content outlines the timeline and key actions of the Governors-General and Viceroys of India from 1773 to 1947. It details significant laws, wars, reforms, and social changes affecting Indian governance under British rule, along with multiple-choice questions for competitive exam preparation. The focus is on historical milestones and their impact.