Memorial dedicated to Jonathan Duncan Public Deposited
In 1788, Jonathan Duncan was appointed superintendent and resident at Varanasi (mentioned as Benares) by Lord Cornwallis, where he abolished the practice of infanticide (mostly female newborns). Later, he served as the Governor of Bombay from 1795 till his death in 1811. As Governor, he banned infanticide in Kathiawar (mentioned as Kattywar).