INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -He also became the first Viceroy of India representing the British Crown after the Revolt of 1857. The same person used to hold the posts of Governor General and Viceroy in post Revolt period. Thus, Lord Canning becomes the first Governor General and Viceroy of India 1858 onwards after the Queen’s Proclamtion.