UPSC History Optional · Paper II · 1999 · Q1(b) · 20 marks
The British Indian State experienced the 'wind of change' with the arrival of Lord William Bentinck.
- Chapter
- Early Structure of the British Raj
- Topic
- Warren Hastings, Bentinck and Administration
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