HISTORY ( VICEROYS OF INDIA ) LORD CANNING ( AD 1858-1947 ) š the last governor general and the first viceroy. withdrew doctrine of lapse. š transfer of control from East India company to the crown, the government of India act, in 1858. š 'white mutiny' by European troops in 1859. Indian councils act of 1861 was passed. written by - Nishant Kumar history in English