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Which Governor-General insisted that Indians should take off their shoes off as a sign of respect when they appeared before him?
Which Governor-General insisted that Indians should take off their shoes off as a sign of respect when they appeared before him?
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The correct option is D Governor General Amherst
William
Pitt Amherst was Governor-General of India between
1823 and 1828. Governor General insisted that Indians take their shoes
off as a sign of respect when they appeared before him. But this was not
followed by Indians as the Indians considered leaving ones shoes is the custom
followed when entering into a place of worship. Hence Indians could not digest
the thought of treating British equal to a religious place and did not take
their shoes off.
William Pitt Amherst was Governor-General of India between 1823 and 1828. Governor General insisted that Indians take their shoes off as a sign of respect when they appeared before him. But this was not followed by Indians as the Indians considered leaving ones shoes is the custom followed when entering into a place of worship. Hence Indians could not digest the thought of treating British equal to a religious place and did not take their shoes off.
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