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C. Rajagopalachari was appointed as the first Governor of West Bengal. When the constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950, the office of Governor of West Bengal become a ceremonial position.
Warren Hastings FRS (6 December 1732 – 22 August 1818) was a British colonial administrator, who served as the first governor of the Presidency of Fort William (Bengal), the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal, and so the first governor-general of Bengal in 1772–1785.
Q) Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal? Warren Hastings held the position of the inaugural Governor-General of Bengal from 1772 to 1785.
Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Bengal (1772-1785). He played a crucial role in shaping colonial India. The Regulating Act of 1773 marked a shift in governance, centralizing control under Bengal. Administrative, judicial, revenue, and social reforms transformed the colonial India.
In 1773, Warren Hastings was appointed as the first Governor General of the Presidency of Fort William in Bengal following the enactment of the East India Company Act of 1772.
Jan 31, 2015 · In 1773, Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General of Bengal and had administrative powers over all of British India. Practices of Warren Hastings: The arrival of Warren Hastings in Bengal as Governor of the presidency of Fort William in 1772 proved to be a turning point.
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Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal? Ans. The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings with tenure of office from 1772-1785. Q 2. Who was the first Governor-General of British India? Ans. William Bentick was the first Governor-General of British India.
