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  Lord Northbrook   William Cavendish-Bentinck was the Governor-General of India from 1828 to 1835. During his tenure, he brought about significant reforms that had a long-lasting impact on the governance and administration of India. This article will explore the life and legacy of William Bentinck, focusing on his major achievements as Governor-General. Early Life and Career William Cavendish-Bentinck was born in 1774 in Buckinghamshire, England. He belonged to a prominent aristocratic family and was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford. In 1794, he entered the British Army and served in the Flanders Campaign against France. Later, he became a Member of Parliament and was appointed Governor of Madras in 1803. Reforms as Governor-General When Bentinck arrived in India in 1828, he inherited a complex administrative system that was rife with corruption and inefficiency. He immediately set about reforming the system, with a focus on improving the lives of the Indian...

John Shore upsc     In the mid-19th century, India was under the rule of the British East India Company. The Mughal dynasty, which had once ruled India, had been reduced to mere figureheads by the British. Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor of India, was one of these figureheads. His reign was characterized by a lack of power and influence, but his symbolic importance to the Indian people was immense. In 1857, a group of Indian soldiers rebelled against their British overlords in what became known as the Indian Mutiny. The rebellion spread quickly, and soon many Indians flocked to the banner of Bahadur Shah Zafar. Although he was hesitant to support the rebellion at first, Zafar eventually gave his approval, hoping to restore the Mughal dynasty to power. Despite some early successes, the rebellion was ultimately crushed by the British. Zafar was captured and brought to trial for his involvement in the uprising. He was found guilty and exiled to Rangoon, in present-day...