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Lord Dalhousie served as the Governor general of India from 1848 to 1856. His period saw expansion of British empire and advancements in transport and communication in India.
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Lord Dalhousie's policy of annexation
- Policy of 'Doctrine of Lapse' was introduced to expand the British empire and increase its territorial power - Ex:- Satara, Sambalpur, Jhansi were taken under British rule.
- Wars - like Anglo-sikh wars, wars on international front were also carried out.
- Annexation of Awadh in 1856 in the garb of 'misgovernance' by the ruler has led to 1st war of Indian Independence in 1858.
- This policy of annexation by Dalhousie was severely criticised and was met with great resistance → resulting in 1857 sepoy mutiny ↓ foundation for freedom struggle and modern India.
Reforms in the period of Lord Dalhousie
- Administrative reforms - he reformed civil services, also carried out police reforms.
- Judicial reforms like Nizam adalat were carried out during his period.
- Railways and transportation started during his period - Bombay-Thane line in 1853.
- Telegraph and postal services also started during his period.
- Education was given importance.
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Though Dalhousie's period saw oppression and annexation it also was characterised by some reforms which shaped the modern India.
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