Prelims · 2 Modern India · 2.3 Governors-General and Viceroys

2.3.4 Dalhousie: annexations and modernisation

Dalhousie (1848–56) enlarged British India by war and lapse and began its modern machinery: railways, telegraph, a uniform postal system and public works.

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Key terms

  • Dalhousie
  • Doctrine of Lapse
  • Punjab
  • railways
  • telegraph
  • Post Office Act 1854
  • Wood's Despatch
  • Charter Act 1853
  • Ganga Canal
  • Godavari anicut

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