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  1. Oct 27, 2009 · Charles Cornwallis was a British general in the American Revolution who notched wins in New York and Philadelphia before his defeat at the Battle of Yorktown. ... As Lord Lieutenant and Commander ...

  2. Jun 1, 2011 · Lord Cornwallis. June 1, 2011 June 1, 2011. Lord Cornwallis twice held the high post of governor general. His first tenure lasted from 1786 to 1793. For second time, he came to India in 1805, but died before he could do any wonders again. Lord Cornwallis was the First English Nobleman to come to India to undertake the office of the Governor ...

  3. Lord Cornwallis was a British army officer, diplomat, and administrator who served his country during the American War of Independence. He and his troops surrendered to the Americans at Yorktown. In 1786, he agreed to become the Governor-General of Bengal, provided he was also given supreme military command.

  4. Jul 1, 2019 · American Revolution: Lord Charles Cornwallis. Charles Cornwallis (December 31, 1738–October 5, 1805), was a British peer, a Member of the House of Lords and the 2nd Earl of Cornwallis, who was a trusted member of the English government. Cornwallis was sent to America to manage the military aspects of colonial government, and despite losing ...

  5. Lord Cornwallis's transformative era in India—reforming civil service, judiciary, and policing, winning wars, and leaving a lasting legacy.

  6. Sep 16, 2019 · The Cornwallis Code is a body of legislation passed in 1793 by the East India Company. This code was developed by Cornwallis who was the governor of Bengal from 1786 to 1793. The Cornwallis Code is known for some significant provisions made in it. These provisions related to governance, law and order, judicial and civil administration.

  7. Lord Cornwallis Code | permanent settlement of bengal in hindi | Governor Generals Series Part 2Part 2- Governor Generals and their work | Lord Cornwallis a...

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