The impeachment of Warren Hastings was initiated by Edmund Burke and others in the House of Commons in 1787, accusing him of misconduct and corruption during his tenure in India. The trial in the House of Lords lasted from 1788 to 1795, but he was eventually acquitted of all charges.
Which Governor General of Bengal underwent impeachment proceedings in the British Parliament ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2023 · Topic: Governor/Governor General/Viceroy (Significant Governor-Generals pre-1857 and their contributions (e.g., Warren Hastings, Cornwallis, Wellesley, Bentinck, Dalhousie))
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