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LORD HASTINGS
1. Lord Hastings (1813–1823) – Overview
Lord Hastings served as the Governor-General of India from 1813 to 1823 and played a significant role in expanding British power in India. His tenure witnessed important military campaigns, administrative reforms, and territorial expansion. The British East India Company strengthened its control through victories in the Anglo-Nepal War and the Third Maratha War. He introduced important land revenue reforms and promoted commercial agriculture. During his administration, the Ryotwari Settlement gained prominence in southern India, and tea and coffee cultivatio
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Explore Lord Hastings' tenure (1813-1823) as Governor-General: Anglo-Nepal War, Third Maratha War, Treaty of Sugauli, and Ryotwari Settlement reforms.
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