Prelims · 2 Modern India · 2.3 Governors-General and Viceroys

2.3.5 Viceroys 1858–1884: Canning to Ripon

The Viceroys from Canning to Ripon rebuilt the empire after 1857, moving from conciliation (Canning, Ripon) to reaction (Lytton).

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Key terms

  • Canning
  • Queen's Proclamation
  • Indian Councils Act 1861
  • Lawrence
  • Mayo
  • Lytton
  • Vernacular Press Act
  • Ripon
  • Ilbert Bill
  • Hunter Commission

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