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Warren Hastings Biography and Timeline

Follow Warren Hastings through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Warren Hastings, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1774–1785Years on this page

1774

Governor

Governor General Bengal · Bengal · Government / Whig Party Government

Appointed Governor General of Bengal

Role range: 1763-1809 – 1774-1785

1779

Rebellion of Rebels in Bengal

Governor General Bengal · Bengal · Warfare / Military

Breaks up the coalition between Haidar Ali, the Marathas & the Nizam

Role range: 1774-1785

1785

Resignation of Warren Hastings

Governor General Bengal · Bengal · Government / Whig Party Government

Resigns amid allegations of autocratic behavior & returns to England

Role range: 1763-1809 – 1774-1785

Records, sources and methodology

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