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Q81 (NDA-I/2023) History & Culture › Modern India (Pre-1857) Official Key

Which Governor General of Bengal underwent impeachment proceedings in the British Parliament?

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Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of Bengal (1773–1785), was the only Governor-General to undergo impeachment proceedings in the British Parliament. Upon his return to England in 1785, he was impeached by the House of Commons, with the prosecution led primarily by Edmund Burke.

  • Charges: The proceedings were based on allegations of corruption, administrative excess, and misconduct during his tenure in India.
  • Key Issues: Specific charges were related to his involvement in the Rohilla War, the mistreatment of Raja Chait Singh of Benares, and the financial exploitation of the Begums of Oudh.
  • Outcome: The trial began in 1788 and lasted seven years. Ultimately, Hastings was acquitted of all charges by the House of Lords in 1795.

While Robert Clive faced a parliamentary inquiry into his wealth, he did not undergo a formal impeachment trial like Hastings.

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