Supreme Council of Bengal

Established in 1773 by the Regulating Act of 1773 the Supreme Council of Bengal was the highest executive authority in British India from 1774. It was designed to consist of five members, including the Governor General, and was appointed by Parliament. At times it also included the Commander-in-Chief of India, who was also at times the Governor General.

The first members were:

• George Monson from October 20, 1774 to his death on September 25, 1776.
• John Clavering from October 20, 1774 to his death on August 30, 1777.
• Richard Barwell from October 20, 1774 to his departure in 1780, officially on his resignation on October 1, 1781.
• Philip Francis from October 20, 1774 to his departure in November, 1780. Officially resigned on December 12, 1781.
• Warren Hastings from October 20, 1774 to his resignation on February 8, 1785.
• Edward Wheler from December 11, 1777 to his death on October 10, 1784.
• Eyre Coote from March 25, 1779 to his death on April 26, 1783.
• John Macpherson from October 1, 1781 to his departure on September 11, 1786.
• John Stables from November 11, 1782 to his resignation on January 19, 1787
• Charles Stuart from February 28, 1785 to his resignation on January 21, 1793