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Which Governor-General in 1856 decided that Bahadur Shah Zafar will be the last Mughal emperor and after his death none of his descendants would be recognised as king?

Which Governor-General in 1856 decided that Bahadur Shah Zafar will be the last Mughal emperor and after his death none of his descendants would be recognised as king? Correct Answer Lord Canning

The correct answer is Lord Canning.

  • Lord Canning in 1856 decided that Bahadur Shah Zafar will be the last Mughal emperor and after his death, none of his descendants would be recognised as king.

Key Points

  • Lord Canning (1856-62) 
    • He was the Governor-General of India during the 1857 revolt. 
    • Lord Canning served as the Governor-General of India from 1856 to 1862.
    • During his tenure, the Government of India Act, 1858 was passed which created the office of the Viceroy to be held by the same person who was the Governor-General of India.
    • Lord Canning also served as the first Viceroy of India.
    • In 1856 decided that Bahadur Shah Zafar will be the last Mughal emperor and after his death, none of his descendants would be recognised as king.
    • The important events during his tenure include:
      • Mutiny of 1857, which he was able to suppress successfully.
      • The passing of the Indian Councils Act, 1861 introduced a portfolio system in India.

Additional Information 

  • Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General of India from 1848-1856.
    • He introduced a number of reforms that paved the way for the modernization of India.
    • He earned the title, “Maker of Modern India”.
    • Dalhousie introduced the Electric Telegraph System in India in 1852.
    • The first telegraph line from Calcutta to Agra was opened in 1854.
  • Lord Dufferin was Viceroy of India from 1884 to 1888.
    • Important events during his viceroyalty include:
      • 3rd Burmese War, 1885 - In this war upper and lower Burma were annexed.
      • Establishment of Indian National Congress in 1885.
  • Lord Mayo (1869-1872) 
    • Opening of the Rajkot College in Kathiawar and the Mayo College at Ajmer for political training of Indian princes.
    • Establishment of Statistical Survey of India.
    • Establishment of Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
    • Introduction of state railways

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