Lord William Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India, a title created in 1833, while Warren Hastings was the first Governor of Bengal in 1773, a precursor role. The position of Governor-General of India was created to oversee British interests in the region after the company's power expanded significantly.
Who was the first Governor General of India?
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