The architect of the British Raj in India was Lord Thomas Bentinck, who served as the Governor-General of India from 1828 to 1835. He implemented significant reforms that aimed to modernize India and consolidate British control. Bentinck's policies included the abolition of suttee (the practice of widow self-immolation), efforts to eradicate thugee (robbery and murder) practices, and the introduction of Western education and legal structures. His vision laid the groundwork for British governance and development in India, shaping the relationship between the British Empire and the Indian subcontinent during the colonial period.