Arrival of Lord Linlithgow 1936-1944
Lord Linlithgow was Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1944. This was the longest reign as Viceroy of India. During his reign, the following important events took place:
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Government of India Act 1935
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Elections in the Provinces 1937
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Beginning of Second World War 1939
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Arrival of Cripps Mission. 1942
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Quit India Movement begins 1942
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Great Famine of Bengal 1943
He was the third last British Viceroy of India. The two following viceroys were Lord Wavell (1944-1947) and Lord Mountbatten (1947-48).
Originally written on
October 25, 2011
and last modified on
June 12, 2016.
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