HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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George V
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William IV
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Edward VII
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Victoria
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Detailed explanation-1: -The proclamation to the “Princes, Chiefs, and People of India", issued by Queen Victoria on 1 November 1858.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Government of India Act 1858 was enacted by the British parliament to regulate the power of the Government of India.
Detailed explanation-3: -It changed the designation of the Governor-General of India to that of Viceroy of India. He (viceroy) was the direct representative of the British Crown in India. Lord Canning thus became the first Viceroy of India.
Detailed explanation-4: -Under Government of India Act of 1858, power transferred from East India Company to the British Crown. The Governor-General was given the title of Viceroy or Crown’s personal representative. Lord Canning became the first Viceroy.