Episode 2 of 3
Establishment of Supreme Council of Bengal
- When
- 1773
- Where
- Bengal
- Part of
- Regulating Act 1773
The act named four additional men to serve with the Governor-General on an executive Supreme Council of Bengal.
The Supreme Council included Lt-Gen John Clavering, George Monson, Richard Barwell, and Philip Francis. This council was designed to advise the Governor-General in exercising political authority over the company's territories.
Sources
- Regulating Act 1773 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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