HISTORY
MODERN INDIA
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Question
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In the tenure of which Governor-General an attempt was made for the first time to codify Hindu and Muslim customary laws?
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Lord Cornwallis
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Warren Hastings
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William Bentinck
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Charles Metcalfe
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: Warren Hastings was the first Governor of the Fort William. He is credited for introducing unified currency systems, codification of Hindu laws and digests of Muslim law books, tax reforms and customs system, fixed land revenue system etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -Warren Hastings – Brief Introduction. Warren Hastings (1732 – 1818) became the first Governor of the Presidency of Fort William (Bengal) in 1772 and the first Governor-General of Bengal in 1774 till he resigned in 1785.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Charter Act 1833 which was enacted by the British Parliament provided for the establishment of a Law Commission for consolidation and codification of Indian Laws.
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