Who was the Commander of British Forces during the American War of Independence?
1. Charles Cornwallis
2. Thomas Gainsborough
3. George Chinnery
4. William Hodges

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The correct answer is Option 1 - 1

1. Charles Cornwallis (answer)
2. Thomas Gainsborough
3. George Chinnery
4. William Hodges

Charles Cornwallis was the commander of British forces during the American War Of Independence and the Governor General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793. During the American War of Independence (1775-1783), General Charles Cornwallis played a significant role as a military commander for the British forces.