Who was Warren Hastings?
Q: Who was Warren Hastings?
A: Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of India, from 1773 to 1785.
Q: Where was Warren Hastings born?
A: Warren Hastings was born in Churchill, Oxfordshire.
Q: What was Warren Hastings' role at the British East India Company?
A: Warren Hastings joined the British East India Company in 1750 as a clerk.
Q: What did Warren Hastings do when he returned to India in 1769?
A: Warren Hastings returned to India in 1769 as a part of the Madras council and was made governor of Bengal in 1772.
Q: How long did Warren Hastings serve as Governor-General of India?
A: Warren Hastings served as Governor-General of India for ten years, from 1773 to 1785.
Q: What happened to Warren Hastings when he returned to England?
A: When Warren Hastings returned to England, he was charged with corruption by Edmund Burke.
Q: Was Warren Hastings found guilty of the charges against him?
A: No, Warren Hastings was acquitted after a seven-year trial.
