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Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of India. He served from 1773 to 1785. Hastings played a crucial role in establishing British rule in India. He implemented significant administrative reforms. His tenure faced challenges, including conflicts with Indian rulers. Hastings was later impeached in Britain for his actions in India. He is a controversial figure in Indian history. His legacy continues to be debated.

‘Warren Hastings

It was this state that Warren Hastings inherited when he became Governor of Bengal in 1772. Noteworthy in...

 October 14, 2022

The Extension of British Power to Imperial Proportions, 1760-1856

The departure of Clive signalled the release of acquisitive urges by the company's Bengal servants. These urges were...

 October 14, 2022

New Digital Payment App ‘DakPay’

The Department of Posts and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) launched a new digital payment app called 'DakPay'...

 December 16, 2020

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