The 'Queen's Proclamation' of 1858 was read by which Viceroy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Queen's Proclamation' of 1858 was read by which Viceroy?
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Canning
C. Lord Elgin
D. Lord Mayo
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lord Canning read Queen Victoria's Proclamation at the Allahabad Durbar on 1 November 1858, transferring the governance to the Crown and promising non-interference in religious matters.

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