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Problems Faced by Lord Moira or Lord Hastings

Read this article to learn about problems faced by Lord Moira or Lord Moira or Lord Hastings (1813-1823). Nepal War (1814-1816): Expansion of the Gurkha dominions over Newar kingdom by Gurkha King Prithvinarayan and his gradual conquest of whole of Nepal by 1768 had brought the borders of Nepal near to the domi­nions of the Nawab of Oudh. In 1801 [...]

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Warren Hastings: Impeachment and Estimate

Read this article to learn about the impeachment and estimate of Warren Hastings. Impeachment of Warren Hastings: Towards the end of Indian career of Warren Hastings, there began a good deal of criticism in England of his high-handedness in administration. In 1782 Lord Malville Dundas moved a resolution in the Parliament for the recall of Warren Hastings, Sir Elijah Impey, [...]

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Complaints to the Council for High-Handedness of Hastings

Read this article to learn about the complaints to the council for high-handedness of Hastings. I. Complaint of the Rani of Burdwan: After the death of Raja Tilak Chand of Burdwan his queen became the guardian of his minor son. But Hastings disapproved of the arrangement, cancelled the Rani's guardianship and appointed one Brajokishore as the regent. When under the [...]

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