The arrival of Lord William Bentinck marked a period of transformation in the British Indian State. Discuss. (10 marks, 150 word)

Lord William Bentinck (1928-35) was first governor general of British India.

(Role of Lord William Bentinck)

Abolition of Slavery

↓ Abolition of Sati (1829 Resolution IT)

↓ Abolition of Thuggee

↓ promoted English education for Indians

↓ vouched for Indian participation and inclusion in education system.

(ex) formed Calcutta College

↓ granted Bentinck more powers

↓ used it to promote trade between India and Britain

↓ to resolve poverty in India

↓ promoted a equal basis of land revenue systems

↓ opened jobs for Indians in British offices

Lord William Bentinck was inspiration behind other governon generals like, Rippon, Lord Mayo.