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.
Explanation:
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