👉 In the context of administration, "viceroy" is a title used by monarchs to designate individuals who are responsible for overseeing or managing various territories. It is a high-ranking official in British colonial administrations that often includes responsibilities such as overseeing military operations, providing financial support to colonies, and managing diplomatic relations between different countries. The term was first used during the period of the Viceroyalty of India in 1763, when the British monarch appointed James Cook as the first V