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At the time when empires in Europe were crumbling before the might of Napoleon, which one of the following Governors-General kept the British flag flying high in India?
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Bengal. When Warren Hastings assumed the administration of Bengal in 1772, he found it in utter chaos.
The financial position of the Company became worse and the difficulties were intensified by famine. Therefore, Warren Hastings realized the immediate need for introducing reforms and was responsible for a lot of reforms in Bengal.
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Answer: (b)
Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Bengal. When Warren Hastings assumed the administration of Bengal in 1772, he found it in utter chaos.
The financial position of the Company became worse and the difficulties were intensified by famine. Therefore, Warren Hastings realized the immediate need for introducing reforms and was responsible for a lot of reforms in Bengal.
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