GK
INDIAN POLITICS
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The Act of 1858
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The Act of 1853
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The Act of 1861
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The Act of 1892
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Detailed explanation-1: -In August 1858, the British Parliament enacted the government of India Act, 1858 that terminated the rule of East India company and the british governor general of India was now given the title of viceroy which meant the representative of Monarch.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India. His tenure lasted for four years between 1858 and 1862.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lord Canning become 1st Viceroy of British India after government of India act, 1856.
Detailed explanation-4: -When did the title of Viceroy first come into use? In August 1858, the British parliament passed an act that set an end to the rule of the company. The British Governor-General of India was now also given the title of viceroy which meant the representative of the monarch.