The University of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras were established in 1857 on the recommendations of Wood’s despatch in 1854. Who was the viceroy of India when these were founded?

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The universities of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras were established in 1857, following the recommendations of Wood's Despatch of 1854. These universities were founded during the tenure of Lord Canning, the Viceroy of India from 1856 to 1862.
Information Booster:
Lord Dalhousie (who governed India from 1848 to 1856) laid the groundwork for several infrastructure reforms like the railway system but did not oversee the establishment of these universities. Wood's Despatch of 1854 is considered a landmark in Indian education as it advocated for setting up universities in key cities, aligning them with the British model of higher education.

Additional Knowledge:
The establishment of Calcutta University, Bombay University, and Madras University marked the beginning of formal higher education in India. These universities played a critical role in shaping the intellectual and political landscape of colonial India, eventually leading to the Indian Renaissance and the emergence of influential social reformers and leaders.