Which Governor General of Bengal underwent impeachment proceedings in

Which Governor General of Bengal underwent impeachment proceedings in the British Parliament ?

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Robert Clive

Henry Vansittart

Warren Hastings

Lord Cornwallis

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Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of Bengal, faced impeachment proceedings in the British Parliament.

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.

Robert Clive was a key figure in the early expansion of British power but did not face impeachment proceedings in Parliament in the same manner as Hastings, though his actions were investigated. Henry Vansittart was Governor of Bengal before Hastings. Lord Cornwallis succeeded Hastings and implemented significant reforms like the Permanent Settlement.

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