Viceroys and Governor Generals

Modern Indian History

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Consider the following statement regarding Lord Dalhousie:

1. He was the Governor General of India during 1857 revolt.

2. He annexed Sindh Province using the Policy of Doctrine of Lapse.

3. He established separate Public Works Department (PWD) in every province.

4. The Widow Remarriage Act was passed during his tenure.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect ?

1 and 2 only

2 only

1, 2 and 4 only

3 and 4 only

Lord Dalhousie :

He was the Governor General of India in 1848-1856. His eight years of rule is considered one of the greatest periods of British rule in India. He wasa staunch imperialist and had a profound impacton shaping India of the age. During his rule the various reforms were brought to improve the conditions of India. But in order to increase theauthority of British he has also introduced variousatrocious methods
Followingare the initiatives/ reforms takes placeduring Lord Dalhousie period:
Introduction of the Doctrine of Lapse and the annexation of Satara (1848), Jaitpur and Sambhalpur (1849), Udaipur (1852), Jhansi (1853), Nagpur (1854) and Awadh (1856).