In 1786, first to be both GG and commander-in-chief of India. Made significant reforms in EIC, including Cornwallis Code which implemented Permanent Settlement System 1793.
1789-1792, he led Brit forces in 3rd Anglo Mysore War to defeat Tipu Sultan.
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In 1786, first to be both GG and commander-in-chief of India. Made significant reforms in EIC, including Cornwallis Code which implemented Permanent Settlement System 1793.
1789-1792, he led Brit forces in 3rd Anglo Mysore War to defeat Tipu Sultan.