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The Earl of Elgin

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13th Earl of Kincardine, 9th The Earl of Elgin the Victor Alexander Bruce was a British statesman and from 1894 to 1899 he was Viceroy of India. He was a Liberal politician and served as First Commissioner of Works in 1886.When he entered politics he initially served as Treasurer of the Household. In 1894 Elgin was made Viceroy of India. His ...Read More »

Sir John Shore

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Sir John Shore, who was born in 1752, joined the East India Company in 1768 as a writer. He worked with Warren Hastings and learnt Persian and Bangla. He became Governor General of India during 1793 and 1798, during his tenure he never appreciated enmity and wars, and he was of opinion to maintain the Company’s reputation and to work ...Read More »

Lord Minto

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Lord Minto was born on 1751, who became the Governor General of India after the resign of Cornwallis in 1805.  Minto contributed in improvement of Press and Education system in India, during his tenure he faced many challenges and solved them wisely as the head of state. He resigned from his post and went back to England in 1813. On ...Read More »

Earl of Mornington

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Earl of Mornington was the eldest son of Garret Wesley, the first Earl of Mornington.   He joined the Irish House of Commons and worked there until his father’s death, when he was given the title of 2nd Earl of Mornington.  In 1773 he joined the Indian Board of affairs and due to his outstanding communication and speaking abilities his speeches ...Read More »

Earl of Moira

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Earl of Moira The 1st earl of Moira was born on 7th December 1754 in Ireland.  After completing his studies at Oxford, he joined the British Army and later he made a tour of sub-continent.  In 1812 he took charge as Governor General of India, during his reign he made great efforts to make the British powers supreme in the ...Read More »

Allured Clarke

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Sir Allured Clarke Field marshal Sir Allured Clarke was born on 24 Nov 1744; he was lieutenant governor for the Province of Quebec and a civil administrator. In 1795 he went o India on a secret mission to defeat Dutch Army during his journey towards the sub-continent, he was successful in his mission and work out on some administrative and ...Read More »

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