SURRENDER OF CORNWALLIS TO GEORGE WASHINGTON 1781
colonial administrator of USA and then india!!!
colonial administrator of USA and then india!!!Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, KG (31 December 1738 – 5 October, 1805
The Earl Cornwallis between 1762 and 1792, was a british armyofficer and colonial administrator. In the united states and Britain, he is best remembered as one of the leading generals in the american war of independance. His 1781 surrender to a combined American-French force at the siege of york town is often incorrectly considered the end of the war; in fact, it continued for a further two years
The Earl Cornwallis between 1762 and 1792, was a british armyofficer and colonial administrator. In the united states and Britain, he is best remembered as one of the leading generals in the american war of independance. His 1781 surrender to a combined American-French force at the siege of york town is often incorrectly considered the end of the war; in fact, it continued for a further two years
In 1786 Cornwallis was made Governor-General and commander in chief in India .1786-1793
In 1792 he defeated Tippu Sultan, the powerful sultan of Mysoreby capturing his capital srirangapatanam
Cornwallis was again made Governor General of India in 1805.
He died at Ghasipur in Benares shortly after arriving, and is buried overlooking the Ganges river where his memorial is maintained by the Indian Government
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