The Governor General of India during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 was Lord Canning (Charles John Canning).

Quick Scoop

  • The Sepoy Mutiny (also called the Revolt of 1857 or First War of Independence) broke out in 1857 against British rule.
  • At that time, Lord Canning was serving as Governor General of India (1856–1862).
  • He later became the first Viceroy of India when power was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown after the revolt.

Why this matters

  • Lord Canning had to manage both the outbreak and suppression of the revolt.
  • His relatively moderate policy toward rebels earned him the nickname “Clemency Canning” among critics who wanted harsher measures.

Key fact table

Event Year Office-holder Role
Sepoy Mutiny / Revolt of 1857 1857 Lord Canning Governor General of India
[3][7][1] **TL;DR:** Lord Canning was the Governor General of India during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.

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