Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of Independent India. He was also the last Viceroy of India.
He served as the Viceroy of India from 12th February 1947, to 15 August 1947, and Governor General from 15 August 1947, to 21 June 1948.
He was authorised to facilitate the transfer of powers from the British Queen to India and Pakistan at the time of partition. He also helped the Indian princes to join either India or Pakistan.
According to the ‘Mountbatten Plan’ in May 1947, the provinces were declared independent successor states and were given the authority to decide whether to join the constituent assembly or not. It was also known as the ‘Dickle Bird Plan’ and was put into action by the Indian Independence Act of 1947.
Under the plan, Sir Cyril Radcliffe was appointed to determine the international borders for India and Pakistan.
Lord William Bentick was the first Governor-general of India.
Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India.
C.Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-general of India.
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