Viceroys of India

Apr 2020|🟢Current|7 min read|3 entries

Key Takeaway

From 1856 to 1948, India was ruled by20 British viceroys.The Viceroys were the ex-officio president of the Council of States in British India.TheCouncil of Statewas the upper body of British India'...

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Viceroys of India(3)

Famine in Bihar & Bengal in 1873
1874
The Viceroy who undertook the restoration of the Taj Mahal
Lord Curzon
The above list of British Viceroys of India will be helpful for the aspirants of the various competitive exams. As for PSC, special importance should be given on Lord Curzon and Lord Canning, too many psc questions are based on this topic.📝SideNotes:The ex-officio Chairman of Council of States in India*
Vice President of India

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