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When did Lord Cornwallis become the Governor General of India?
When did Lord Cornwallis become the Governor General of India?
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The correct option is D 1786
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first Governor-General under the new Act was Lord Cornwallis. He held office
between 1786 and 1793 representing the British government and answerable to the
Board of Control. He was able to defy the mercenary interests of the East India
Company when they conflicted with state policy.
The first Governor-General under the new Act was Lord Cornwallis. He held office between 1786 and 1793 representing the British government and answerable to the Board of Control. He was able to defy the mercenary interests of the East India Company when they conflicted with state policy.
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