“Which Viceroy had the lengthiest tenure in India?”

"Lord Linlithgow serving from 1936 to 1943 held the longest tenure as Viceroy of India under British rule. His administration oversaw critical events including the onset of World War II and the growing momentum of India’s independence movement. Linlithgow’s policies such as declaring India’s involvement in the war without consulting Indian leaders sparked tensions with the Indian National Congress. His extended tenure shaped colonial governance during a turbulent period influencing India’s political landscape and the eventual path to independence marking him as a pivotal figure in British India’s history."