The period between 1773 to 1857 in India saw the rule of Governors-General of Bengal, who were appointed by the British East India Company to administer the region. These individuals exerted immense power and played a significant role in shaping the colonial policies that governed India during this period. This period also saw significant social, political, and economic changes, as India gradually came under British rule.
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Governors-General (1773-1857) |