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Which English Governor-General of India was murdered by a convict in the Andaman Islands?

Which English Governor-General of India was murdered by a convict in the Andaman Islands? Correct Answer Mayo

The correct answer is Lord Mayo.

Key Points  

  • Sher Ali Afridi killed Lord Mayo.
  • He was a prisoner in Andaman and Nicobar Islands at the time.
  • On 8 February 1872, when the Viceroy had almost completed his inspection and was returning the boat, Sher Ali attacked and killed him.
  • Sher Ali Afridi was condemned to death and was hanged at Viper Island prison on 11 March 1872.

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Important Points

  • Lord Mayo
    • ​He was Viceroy of India from 1869 to 1872.
    • He founded Mayo College at Ajmer for the education of young Indian chiefs.

Additional Information

  • Robert Clive
    • From 1758 to 1760 and then 1765 to 1767, he remained Governor of the Presidency of Fort William.
    • During his tenure, the British East India Company won the battle of Plassey, Battle of Chinsura, and Battle of Buxar.
  • Lord Ripon
    • He remained Viceroy of India from 1880-84.
    • His contributions
      • Vernacular Press Act was repealed in 1882.
      • Hunter Commission was set up in 1882 for education reforms in India.
      • He introduced local self government in India, that's why he is called as 'father of local self-government' in India.

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