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Who was the first Governor General of Be...

Who was the first Governor General of Bengal ?

A

Robert Clive

B

William Bentick

C

Warrem Hastings

D

Charles Cornawallis

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C
Warren Hastings was the first Governor of the Presidency of Fort William (Bengal)from 28 April , 1772 . In 1774 , he was appointed the first Governor General of Bengal. He was also the first governor of India .
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