In 1856, Governor General _______ decided that Bahadur Shah Zafar would be the last Mughal king and after his death none of his descendants would be recognised as kings - they would just be called princes.

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Answer 1

The Correct answer is Governor General Canning.

Key Points

Governor General Canning was the last Governor-General of India and the first Viceroy of India.
In 1856, Lord Canning decided that Bahadur Shah Zafar would be the last Mughal king.
After Bahadur Shah Zafar's death, none of his descendants would be recognized as kings; they would just be called princes.
This decision marked the end of the Mughal dynasty as a ruling entity in India.
Lord Canning played a significant role during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Additional Information

Hastings
- Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of India (1773-1785).
- He is known for his significant administrative reforms and efforts to consolidate British power in India.
Munro
- Thomas Munro served as the Governor of Madras from 1820 to 1827.
- He is known for his role in the development of the Ryotwari system of land revenue in India.
Cornwallis
- Lord Cornwallis was the Governor-General of India from 1786 to 1793.
- He is known for introducing the Permanent Settlement of Bengal in 1793.