Warren Hastings

Warren Hastings was a British diplomat and statesman who served as the first Governor-General of India from 1773 to 1785. He played a key role in establishing British political and administrative control over India during the colonial period. Hastings worked to reform governance, reduce corruption, and stabilize the regions under British authority, though his tenure was also marked by controversy and a subsequent impeachment trial. His leadership helped lay the groundwork for British rule in India, making him a significant, though contentious, figure in colonial history.