Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough, controversial Governor-General of India. He was recalled by the East India company, but later got his revenge on the directors, by advocating the abolition of the court of directors, the opening of the civil service to the army, and the transfer of the government of India to the crown
Illustration from an Illustrated history of India published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin circa 1876 Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough, controversial Governor-General of India. He was recalled by the East India company, but later got his revenge on the directors, by advocating the abolition of the court of directors, the opening of the civil service to the army, and the transfer of the government of India to the crown. The suggestions were carried out by his successor Lord Stanley.
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