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Policies of Lord Curzon

Evaluation of the Policies of Lord Curzon and Their Long-Term Implications on the Indian National Movement

Introduction Among the British viceroys who governed India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Lord George Nathaniel Curzon (Viceroy of India, 1899–1905) stands as one of the most controversial and consequential figures. His tenure marked a critical turning point in the history of British India. A man of immense intelligence and administrative skill,…

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Expansion of British Rule in India During the Governor-Generalship of Lord Wellesley

Introduction The period of Lord Wellesley’s Governor-Generalship (1798–1805) was a significant phase in the expansion of British rule in India. His policies, primarily based on military aggression and diplomatic manipulation, led to the rapid territorial expansion of the British East India Company. Wellesley introduced the Subsidiary Alliance System, which effectively brought Indian princely states under…

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