In 1786, another bill was brought in the Parliament relating to India in a bid to prevail upon Cornwallis to accept the Governor-Generalship of India. Cornwallis wanted to have the power of both the Governor General and the Commander-in-Chief, The provisions of the Act were that the Governor General in special cases relating to peace, defence or well-being of Indian empire, had the power to override the majority of the Council and enforce their rule. The Governor General now became more effective ruler of British India Act of 1786 was a supplementary Bill brought by Pitt and was passed in 1786.....Read more