He was twice Commander-in-Chief, India, firstly from 1777 to 1779 and then again from 1783, following the death of Sir Eyre Coote, to 1785.
He was twice Commander-in-Chief firstly from 1777 to 1779 and then again from 1783. This was to 1785. This was following the death of Sir Eyre Coote. Commander-in-Chief was India.