Arrival of Lord Linlithgow 1936-1944
Lord Linlithgow was Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1944. This was the longest reign as Viceroy of India. During his reign, the following important events took place:
- Government of India Act 1935
- Elections in the Provinces 1937
- Beginning of Second World War 1939
- Arrival of Cripps Mission. 1942
- Quit India Movement begins 1942
- Great Famine of Bengal 1943
He was the third last British Viceroy of India. The two following viceroys were Lord Wavell (1944-1947) and Lord Mountbatten (1947-48).
