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The '''[[Governor-General of India]]''' was the head of the [[British Raj|British administration]] in [[India]]. The office was created in [[1773]], with the title of [[Governor-General]] of the Presidency of [[Fort William, India|Fort William]]. The officer had direct control only over Fort William, but supervised other [[British East India Company]] officials in India. Complete authority over all of British India was granted in [[1833]], and the official became known as the Governor-General of India. In [[1858]], India came under the direct control of the [[British monarchy|British Crown]], and the Governor-General acted as the Sovereign's representative. To reflect this role, the term "Viceroy" was informally applied; the title was abandoned when India became independent in [[1947]]. The office of Governor-General continued to exist until India adopted a constitution in [[1950]]. Governors-General served five-year terms, but could be removed earlier. After the conclusion of a term, a provisional Governor-General was sometimes appointed until a new holder of the office could be chosen. Provisional Governors General were often chosen from among the provincial Governors. ([[Governor-General of India|'''more...''']])</div>WikiDwarf