Warren Hastings, as the Governor-General of Bengal from 1772 to 1785, introduced several administrative reforms, including the establishment of a postal system and the introduction of postage stamps.
Who started the usage of postage stamps in India ?
Asked in UPPSC ACF RFO gs 1 2021 · Topic: Governor/Governor General/Viceroy (Key administrative reforms and policies)
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