Robert Clive: Establishment of modern postal system in India

Q.  Who established modern postal system in India?
- Published on 07 Jul 15

a. Warren Hastings
b. Robert Clive
c. Lord Cornwallis
d. John Shore

ANSWER: Robert Clive
 
Lord Clive established a postal plan (known as Jamidara Pratha) on 24 March 1766 in West Bengal.

The postal system, established by Lord Clive in the year 1766, was further developed by Warren Hastings by establishing the Calcutta G.P.O. under a Postmaster General in the year 1774.
Postal Service was open to the public for the first time against payment.

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