India broke free from British rule and gained their independence in 1947. Even though they gained their independence, the continued to us the British term, governor general. During the time of Indians independence, Louis Monttbatten held on for title for manu years.
The last Viceroy of India was Lord Mountbatten who held that post for a mere 79 days in 1947. During his short reign the Indian Empire was partioned into Pakistan and India with many clashes between Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims resulting in thousands of deaths in The Punjab and in Bengal. Lord Mountbatten later became first Sea Lord and was assassinated in 1979 by the Irish Republican Army.
Vasco Da Gama was the first Viceroy of India.
The last british governer of India is lord mountbatton.
Lord Mountbatten is the last governor general of independent India.
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Lord Mountbatten was assassinated by the IRA (Irish Republican Army) 27 August 1979.
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Lard Mount batton power was the last viceroy of India
In 1947 last viceroy of India is lord mountbatton
yes the last viceroy of India, and was executed in Ireland
Who wants to know the name of the last Viceroy of India
There was no separate viceroy for Pakistan and one for India. As both were one country then. But the last viceroy of India was Lord Mountbatten.
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Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy.
Louis Mountbatten :He was the last Viceroy of the British Indian Empire (1947) and the first Governor-General of independent India(1947-48).
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