Multiple choice

In what year was the act passed which enabled the governor general to override his council?

  1. 1784

  2. 1786

  3. 1785

  4. 1787
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Explanation

The Act of 1786 was passed specifically to persuade Lord Cornwallis to accept the position of Governor-General of India. It granted him the authority to override the majority of his council in emergency situations and to combine the offices of Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief.

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