1837 in India

Events in the year 1837 in India.

Incumbents

 * The Earl of Auckland, Governor-General, 1836-42.
 * Alexander Cunningham, aide-de-camp to Lord Auckland, 1836-1840
 * Sir John Keane, Lieutenant-General of the Bombay Army, 1834-1840
 * Zirat Prasad, regent of Bhaisunda, 1829-1840
 * Raghuji Bohonsle III, Maratha of Nagpur, 1818-1853
 * Gaya Prasad, Chaube of Taraon State, 1812-1840
 * Anand Rao Puar "Rao Sahib", Raja of Dewas State, 1817-1840
 * Dariao Singh, Rao of Paldeo, 1812-1840
 * Shiv Saran Singh, Rana of Baghal State, 1828-16 January 1840
 * Jashwant Singh, Raja of Nabha State, December 1783-21 May 1840
 * Kandhaji IV, Thakur Sahib of Palitana State, 1820-1840
 * Nonghanji IV, Thakur Sahib of Palitana State, 1824-1860

Events

 * First Anglo-Afghan War, 1837-1842
 * Jessop & Company complete construction of the first iron bridge in British India, Loha-ka-Pul over River Gomti at Lucknow, 1812-1840

Law

 * Native Emigrants Act
 * Custom House Act

Births

 * Herbert Mills Birdwood, Governor of Bombay, born in Belgaum
 * Valentine Bambrick, recipient of the Victorian Cross, born on 13 April 1837 in Cawnpore