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List of Viceroy of India | भारत के Viceroy - General Studies - Competitive Exams

A person appointed to rule a country or province as the deputy of the sovereign: the viceroy of India. a brightly marked American butterfly, Limenitis archippus, closely mimicking the monarch butterfly in coloration. The Governor-General of India was the representative of the monarch of the United Kingdom and after Indian independence in 1947, the representative of the Indian head of state. LIST OF VICEROY OF INDIA Lord Canning (1858-1862) He was the first viceroy of India. He was responsible for abolishing the doctrine of lapse. Lord Elgin (1862 – 1863) He was responsible for handling the Wahabi Movement. Lord Lawrence (1864 – 1869) He played a crucial role in the Anglo-Bhutanese war He played a pertinent role in the establishment of the High court in Calcutta, Madra during his reign. Lord Mayo (1869 – 1872) The concept of financial Distribution system between center and state was introduced under his command. He was responsible for setting up the Mayo College for the royal elite. Lo