Clarles John Canning
Charles John Canning was the first viceroy of India the title of viceroy was created in 1858 after the muting in 1857 . East India company was ruling large parts of India & the head of administration of the East India company , called Governor General . This was created in 1773 & control over the British provices of India such as Punjab, Bengal , Bombay, Madras, United provices ect. After the muting in 1857 the British government took control the administration from east Indian company. To reflect the Governor General's role as representative from the Monarch the term Viceroy of India was applied to him and remained title , existence from 1858 till 1947 Charles was Governer General of India from 1856 to 1858 and viceroy of India from 1858 to 1862 .
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