Who was the Governor-General of India at the time of Revolt of 1857?

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Who was the Governor-General of India at the time of Revolt of 1857?

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The Governor-General of India at the time of the Revolt of 1857 was Lord Canning. This rebellion, also known as the Indian Rebellion or the First War of Independence, took place from 1857 to 1858. Lord Canning served as the Governor-General from 1856 to 1858.

Option 1: Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General of India prior to Lord Canning. He served from 1848 to 1856 and introduced various administrative and economic reforms in India.

Option 2: Lord Bentinck was the Governor-General of India from 1828 to 1835. He is known for introducing social reforms such as banning the practice of Sati and promoting English education.

Option 3: Lord Canning is the correct answer, as mentioned earlier.

Option 4: Lord Lytton served as the Governor-General of India from 1876 to 1880, which was after the Revolt of 1857.

Alert - correct answer should be Lord Dalhousie.