Who was the first Viceroy of India?

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Who was the first Viceroy of India?

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The correct answer is option 1: Lord Canning. Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India. A Viceroy is a representative of the British monarch who ruled over India during the period of British colonialism. Lord Canning served as the Viceroy from 1858 to 1862. He played a significant role in the aftermath of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and worked towards the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown, which led to the beginning of direct British rule over India. Lord Canning`s tenure as the first Viceroy marked a crucial transitional period in India`s history, as it set the stage for subsequent British governance of the country.