Who among the following, first established the Modern Postal System in

Who among the following, first established the Modern Postal System in India during 1766?

Warren Hastings

Lord Clive

Sir John Macpherson

Lord Auckland

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The correct answer is Warren Hastings.

Warren Hastings, who served as the first Governor of Bengal from 1772 to 1785, established the first organized postal system in India in 1774, primarily for official use. While sources might vary slightly on the precise date of initial establishment attempts, Hastings is credited with setting up a more modern and regular system. The year 1766 is sometimes cited for earlier, less formalized postal efforts, but Warren Hastings significantly developed the structure.

Lord Clive was instrumental in establishing British power in Bengal after the Battle of Plassey (1757) and his tenure was earlier than the formal postal system setup credited to Hastings. Sir John Macpherson briefly served as acting Governor-General after Hastings. Lord Auckland was a Governor-General much later, in the 1830s.

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