The Children`s Encyclopedia By Arthur Mee 1940S. Vintage Painting / Illustration Of Edmund Burke At The Trial Of Warren Hastings 1788. Warren Hastings Frs, An English Statesman, Was The First Governor Of The Presidency Of Fort William, The Head Of The Supreme Council Of Bengal, And So The First De Facto Governor-General Of Bengal In 1772€“1785. He And Robert Clive Are Credited With Laying The Foundation Of The British Empire In India. The Impeachment Of Warren Hastings, Was Attempted Between 1787 And 1795 In The Parliament Of Great Britain. Hastings Was Accused Of Misconduct During His Time In Calcutta, Particularly Relating To Mismanagement And Personal Corruption. The Impeachment Prosecution Was Led By Edmund Burke.

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