The Governor-General of India who initiated the introduction of English in India was Lord William Bentinck. He served as Governor-General from 1828 to 1835 and passed the English Education Act of 1835, which made English the medium of instruction and replaced Persian as the language of the higher courts
. This reform aimed to promote Western-style education and prepare Indians for roles in British administration. Lord Bentinck also implemented other social reforms such as the abolition of sati and suppression of female infanticide
. Thus, Lord William Bentinck is credited with initiating English education in India during his tenure as Governor-General.
