Governor Generals Of India Year Wise Here is the list of governor generals o. f Non-i. al of India (Charter Act of 1833 made Governor-General of. General of India.) Abolition of Sati Suppression of Thug. ent of the Public Works Departmen. sh India and Canning became the. Service Act, 1861 Police Act, 1861 Establishment of the A. Get a comprehensive overview of the Governors General and Viceroys of India from 1772 to 1950. Learn about their tenure, major reforms, key historical events, and their role in India’s colonial administration. Essential for UPSC and competitive exam preparation. The Governor-General remained the Crown’s sole representative, and the Government of India was vested in the appointments of Governor-Generals of India made by the British Crown on the advice of the Secretary of State for India. From the first Governor General of Bengal to the first Indian Governor General of India, this office witnessed significant transitions and milestones. The Governors-General of Bengal played a pivotal role in laying the foundations of British administration in India.