Canning
1856-1862 (feb 29, 1856 – mar 21, 1862)
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First Viceroy of India
Revolt of 1857
Establishment of three universities at Calcutta, Madras and Bombay in 1857
Abolition of East India Company and transfer of control to the Crown by the Government of India Act, 1858
Indian Councils Act of 1861
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