Modern Indian History - Governor General & Viceroys | Smart Revision with Animation | PWOnlyIAS
To Get More Information about Online/Offline Courses: https://bit.ly/PWOnlyIAS_Registration... For Inquiries 📞 08071174446 .................................................................................... 🇮🇳 Governor-General & Viceroy of India | Full History, Powers & Major Contributions | UPSC & State PCS The Governor-General and Viceroy of India played a significant role in shaping the history of British India. From administrative reforms to crucial policies, their impact on Indian society, politics, and the freedom struggle was immense. This video provides an in-depth analysis of their roles, key decisions, and major historical events that took place under their governance. 📌 What You Will Learn in This Video: ✅ Who were the Governor-General & Viceroy of India? ➡ Difference between Governor-General & Viceroy ➡ Powers, responsibilities, and functions ✅ Timeline of Governor-Generals (1773-1858) & Their Major Policies ➡ Warren Hastings (1773-1785) – First Governor-General of Bengal, Judicial Reforms, Rohilla War ➡ Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793) – Permanent Settlement of Bengal, Cornwallis Code ➡ Lord Wellesley (1798-1805) – Expansionist policies, Subsidiary Alliance System ➡ Lord Hastings (1813-1823) – First Anglo-Nepal War, End of Maratha Empire ➡ Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856) – Doctrine of Lapse, Railways, Post Office, Telegraph ➡ Lord Canning (1856-1862) – Revolt of 1857, Government of India Act 1858 ✅ Transition from Governor-General to Viceroy (1858) ➡ After the Revolt of 1857, British Crown took direct control of India ➡ Government of India Act 1858 abolished the title of Governor-General & introduced the Viceroy ✅ Important Viceroys of India (1858-1947) & Their Contributions ➡ Lord Canning (1858-1862) – First Viceroy, Indian Penal Code, University Act 1857 ➡ Lord Lytton (1876-1880) – Vernacular Press Act, Second Anglo-Afghan War ➡ Lord Ripon (1880-1884) – Father of Local Self-Government, Ilbert Bill controversy ➡ Lord Curzon (1899-1905) – Partition of Bengal, Indian Universities Act ➡ Lord Hardinge (1910-1916) – Delhi Durbar, Capital Shift from Calcutta to Delhi ➡ Lord Mountbatten (1947) – Last Viceroy of India, Partition of India ✅ Important Acts & Policies Introduced by Governors-General & Viceroys ➡ Regulating Act of 1773 ➡ Pitt’s India Act of 1784 ➡ Charter Acts of 1813, 1833 & 1853 ➡ Government of India Act 1858 – British Crown Rule in India ➡ Indian Councils Acts of 1861 & 1892 ➡ Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) ➡ Government of India Act 1935 – Blueprint for the Indian Constitution ✅ Governor-General & Viceroy’s Role in the Freedom Struggle ➡ Policies that led to the growth of nationalism ➡ Major movements during their rule – Swadeshi Movement, Non-Cooperation Movement, Quit India Movement ➡ Legislation & Repressive Laws – Rowlatt Act, Government of India Act 1935 📌 This video is extremely helpful for UPSC, State PCS, SSC, and all competitive exams covering modern Indian history. 👉 Watch Now to Boost Your Exam Preparation! ] #GovernorGeneralOfIndia #ViceroyOfIndia #UPSC2025 #ModernHistory #BritishRuleInIndia #HistoryForUPSC #UPSCPrelims #UPSCMains #IASPreparation #MPPSC ------------------------------------------------------- #pwonlyias #onlyias #pw
