INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Charles John Canning, Earl Canning, also called (1837–59) Viscount Canning of Kilbrahan, (born December 14, 1812, London, England-died June 17, 1862, London), statesman and governor-general of India during the Indian Mutiny of 1857.

Detailed explanation-2: -Charles John Canning, 1st Earl Canning, was an English statesman who was the Governor-General of India and later became the first Viceroy of India when power was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown following the end of the revolt of 1857.

Detailed explanation-3: -Viceroy (1858-1947): After the revolt of 1857, the company rule was abolished and India came under the direct control of the British crown. Government of India Act 1858 passed which changed the name of post-Governor General of India by Viceroy of India. The Viceroy was appointed directly by the British government.