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Lord Irwin
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Lord Reading
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Lord Wavell
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Lord Chelmsford
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Detailed explanation-1: -Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy when the Rowlatt Act was passed. It was passed in 1919, despite opposition from Indians.
Detailed explanation-2: -state for India (1917–22), and Lord Chelmsford, viceroy of India (1916–21).
Detailed explanation-3: -Viceroy of India Upon the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 he rejoined his regiment and was posted to India. On 29 February 1916 he was appointed to the Privy Council (PC). Rising quickly, he was appointed Viceroy in March 1916, succeeding Lord Hardinge.
Detailed explanation-4: -Notes: During the viceroyalty of Lord Chelmsford, the Rowlatt act (1919) was passed. As per this act, the British government was empowered to detain anyone in the lockup without any trial. It was repealed by Viceroy Lord Reading.