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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SSC CPO 10th Nov 2022 Shift 2
Cornwallis
Incorrect AnswerHastings
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- In 1856, the Governor-General of India took a significant decision regarding the Mughal dynasty's future.
- This decision stated that Bahadur Shah Zafar would be the last Mughal emperor, and his descendants would only be recognized as princes, not kings.
- Option 1: Canning
- Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India from 1856 to 1862.
- He was responsible for several important decisions, including the policy concerning the Mughal dynasty.
- Correct Answer: Canning
- Option 2: Cornwallis
- Lord Cornwallis was the Governor-General much earlier, serving from 1786 to 1793.
- Option 3: Hastings
- There were two Governor-Generals with this name. Warren Hastings served in the late 18th century, and Francis Rawdon-Hastings served in the early 19th century.
- Option 4: Munro
- Thomas Munro was known for his work in the Madras Presidency, not as a Governor-General of India.
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