Viceroys of India and Significant Events in Their Rule After the 1857 revolt, the company rule was abolished in India and the power came under the direct control of the British Crown. After the revolt, the Government of India Act of 1858 was passed. The Act of 1858 changed the name of the post-Governor General of India to Viceroy of India. The Viceroys of India were appointed directly by the British Government. The first viceroy was Lord Canning. List of Viceroys of India 1. Lord Canning – 1858 to 1862…
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