Tamil Nadu, a state rich in cultural heritage and historical importance, has been ruled by successive distinguished leaders over the years. The role of the Governor is important in this southern state of India, he acts as a constitutional head and represents the central government. Let’s dig deeper List of former governors who have left an indelible mark on Tamil Nadu’s Governance scenario.
Governor of Tamil Nadu
Lieutenant General Sir Archibald Edward NyeA distinguished British Army officer, held the rank of Governor of Madras from 6 May 1946 to 7 September 1948, Since his tenure, Tamil Nadu has seen a total of 31 governors. RN Ravi became the governor on September 10, 2021, replacing Banwarilal Purohit.
Inaugural Governor of Tamil Nadu
Lieutenant General Sir Archibald Edward NyeA prominent British Army officer served as the inaugural Governor of Madras, now Tamil Nadu, from May 6, 1946 to September 7, 1948., He held the distinction of being the first Governor of the newly independent state, marking an important chapter in the history of its governance.
Current Governor of Tamil Nadu
RN Ravi took over as Governor of Tamil Nadu on September 10, 2021, With a background in governance and administration, he now serves as the outgoing Governor of the state, entrusted with the responsibility of upholding constitutional principles and promoting development in Tamil Nadu.
Longest serving Governor of Tamil Nadu
Surjit Singh Barnala has the honor of being The only Governor in Tamil Nadu to serve two terms. His tenure is extensive about six and a half yearsFrom 3 November 2004 to 31 August 2011. With this extended period of service, Barnala left a significant mark on the governance landscape of the state.
Shortest serving Governor of Tamil Nadu
MM Ismail keeps records of Shortest tenure as acting Governor of Tamil Nadujust for a service Nine days from 27 October 1980 to 4 November 1980, Despite the brevity of his tenure, Ismail’s brief leadership contributed to the governance of the state during that short period.
List of former governors of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu, a state rich in cultural heritage and historical importance, has been ruled by successive distinguished leaders over the years. Here is the complete list of former governors of Tamil Nadu:
| Former Governor of Tamil Nadu | |||
| Sl.No. | Name | From | To |
| 1. | Lieutenant General Sir Archibald | 06 May 1946 | 07 September 1948 |
| 2. | Maharaj Sir Krishna Kumar Singhji | 07 September 1948 | 12 March 1952 |
| 3. | Sri Prakash | 12 March 1952 | 10 December 1956 |
| 4. | aj john | 10 December 1956 | 30 September 1957 |
| 5. | Pakala Venkata Rajamannar | 01 October 1957 | 24 January 1958 |
| 6. | Vishnu Ram Medhi | 24 January 1958 | 04 May 1964 |
| 7. | Maharaja Sir Jaichamraj Wodeyar Bahadur | 04 May 1964 | 24 November 1964 |
| 8. | P.Chandra Reddy | 24 November 1964 | 07 December 1965 |
| 9. | Maharaja Sir Jaichamraj Wodeyar Bahadur | 07 December 1965 | 28 June 1966 |
| 10. | Sardar Ujjwal Singh | 28 June 1966 | 14 January 1969 |
| 11. | Sardar Ujjwal Singh | 14 January 1969 | 27 May 1971 |
| 12. | Kodardas Kalidas Shah | 27 May 1971 | 16 June 1976 |
| 13. | Mohan Lal Sukhadia | 16 June 1976 | 08 April 1977 |
| 14. | P. Govindan Nair | 09 April 1977 | 27 April 1977 |
| 15. | Prabhudas Patwari | 27 April 1977 | 27 October 1980 |
| 16. | MM Ismail | 27 October 1980 | 04 November 1980 |
| 17. | Sadiq Ali | 04 November 1980 | 03 September 1982 |
| 18. | Sunder Lal Khurana | 03 September 1982 | 17 February 1988 |
| 19. | PC Alexander | 17 February 1988 | 24 May 1990 |
| 20. | Surjeet Singh Barnala | 24 May 1990 | 15 February 1991 |
| 21. | Bhishma Narayan Singh | 15 February 1991 | 31 may 1993 |
| 22. | Mary Chenna Reddy | 31 may 1993 | 02 December 1996 |
| 23. | Krishnakant | 02 December 1996 | 25 January 1997 |
| 24. | M Fatima Biwi | 25 January 1997 | 03 July 2001 |
| 25. | C. Rangarajan | 03 July 2001 | 18 January 2002 |
| 26. | PS Rammohan Rao | 18 January 2002 | 03 November 2004 |
| 27. | Surjit Singh Barnala | 03 November 2004 | 31 August 2011 |
| 28. | konijeti rosaya | 31 August 2011 | 30 August 2016 |
| 29. | C. Vidyasagar Rao | 02 September 2016 | 06 October 2017 |
| 30. | Banwarilal Purohit | 06 October 2017 | 10 September 2021 |
| 31. | RN Ravi | 10 September 2021 | Incumbent |
