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What was Cornwallis's role in the East India Company?

  • Chief Financial Officer

  • Governor-General

  • Trade Minister

  • Military Advisor

Answer

Governor-General Cornwallis played a pivotal role in the East India Company's administration in India. As the first Governor-General of Bengal, he implemented significant reforms, including the Permanent Settlement, which aimed to establish a stable land revenue system. Cornwallis also strengthened the Company's military and administrative structures, contributing to its growing influence and control over the Indian subcontinent.
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