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Lord Cornwallis and Consolidation of British Rule

Lord Cornwallis and Consolidation of British Rule! Lord Cornwallis: Warren Hastings' departure was followed by one year and eight months' rule by Sir John Macpherson, the senior member of Governor-General-in-Council. His rule was described by Lord Cornwallis who replaced him as Governor-General as "a system of dirtiest jobbery". He was described by Cornwallis as "guilty of basely degrading the national [...]

By Mahesh Shantaram|2015-09-01T18:22:31+05:30August 31, 2015|Lord Cornwallis|Comments Off

Reforms Brought by Lord Cornwallis

In 1786 Lord Cornwallis succeeded Sirjoha Macpherson as the governor-general of India. He was the first governor-general of India who had to work under the Pitt's India Act. He was a nobleman of high rank and aristocratic disposition. In India he attained success by following the policy of Warren Hastings. He reformed and reorganized the administration of the company. Administrative [...]

By S. Priyadarshini|2015-08-08T10:30:55+05:30November 29, 2014|History of India|Comments Off