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Warren Hastings (December 6, 1732 - August 22, 1818) was the first and most well-known governor-general of British India, from 1773 to 1785. He was famously impeached in 1787 for corruption, and acquitted in 1795.
His contributions to establishing the British empire in India are noteworthy, especially in reference to his administrative feats. During his time as governor-general, Hastings was instrumental in implementing innovative reforms. Hastings, unlike many of his successors, respected and admired Indian culture.
In 1781 Hastings founded Madrasa 'Aliya, meaning the higher madrasa, in Calcutta, showing his relations with the Muslim population
in 1784 Hastings supported the foundation of the Bengal Asiatik Society (now Asiatic Society of Bengal) by the Orientalist Scholar William Jones, which became a storehouse for information and data pertaining to India.Hastings introduced several reforms to India and helped to quell social upheavals while serving there
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Which was impeached in England for acts committed as Governor General of India?
Warren Hastings.
Which Governor- General was associated with partition of Bengal?
warren hastings
WHO IS wARREN Hastings?
Warren Hastings was the first governor general of india. He was born in 1732 to a poor father and mother. H is mother died soon after his birth. He joined the BRITISH EAST INDIA COMPANY as a clerk.
What city was the Battle of Hastings near?
Hastings. The actual battle took place about 10 km nw of Hastings.
Where exactly was the battle of hastings?
The battle of hastings was in a town called battle (which was not named battle until after the battle of hastings) it was in the middle of knowwere and it was about 10km from a town called hastings.
4 main policies of warren hastings in India?
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When did Warren Hastings die?
Warren Hastings died on 1818-08-22.
Which was impeached in England for acts committed as Governor General of India?
Warren Hastings.
What has the author Warren Hastings written?
Warren Hastings has written: 'A vindication of Warren Hastings' 'A letter from the Honourable Warren Hastings, Esq., Governor-General of Bengal, to the Honourable the Court of Directors of the East-India Company' 'Warren Hastings' letters to Sir John Macpherson'
What has the author Warren Hastings D'Oyly written?
Warren Hastings D'Oyly has written: 'Tales retailed of celebrities & others' -- subject(s): Court and courtiers
Is Warren Hastings -the first Governor General of India and Lord Hastings same person?
Yes
Who abolished Dual government in Bengal?
Warren Hastings
Who was the governor general after Robert Clive?
Warren Hastings
Who introduced the permanent settlement in India?
Warren hastings
Which govenal general applied divide and rule?
Warren Hastings
Who was the frist British Governor of free India?
warren hastings
Which Governor- General was associated with partition of Bengal?
warren hastings
