The arrival of Lord William Bentinck marked a period of transformation in the British Indian State. Discuss.

Lord William Bentinck is known as first Governor General of India and his rule being remembered for political and social welfare. Formation of States: i Charter Act 1833 - Bombay and Madras were brought under eyesight of Governor General. ii Socio-economic Reforms - Abolition of Sati. iii Root of Indian legislature were laid by inclusion of law member in Viceroy's Council. iv Reforms in education system by Macaulay Minutes.

v Non-Annexation of territories and respect to Indian Rulers by Bentinck. vi Concern about Vulnerable Section - Bentinck's statement about plight of cotton wearers (blood bleaching plains of Ganga). vii Foundation of legal system were laid by Role of Mccauley in IPC (Indian Penal Code) Impact - uplifment of women (Sati law), consolidation of empire, rise of New Middle Class Anglism.