Learn about the Governors-General of India, their important reforms and key historical events, useful Static GK notes for all competitive exams. The Governor-General of India was the highest-ranking official in British India, representing the British monarch in India. This position was established by the British East India Company in 1773, and later, the Governor-General became the head of the British administration in India until India gained independence in 1947. Learn about the British rule over India from 1600 to 1947 through the posts of Governor-General of Bengal, Governor-General of India and Viceroy of India. Find out the names, tenures and significant events of each Governor-General and Viceroy. List of Governors Generals of Bengal and India, highlighting key reforms and accomplishments from the first Governor-General of Bengal to later of India.
