At a time when empires in Europe were crumbling before the might of Napoleon which one of the following Governors- General kept the British flag flying high in India ?

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Q: 80 (IAS/1999)
At a time when empires in Europe were crumbling before the might of Napoleon which one of the following Governors- General kept the British flag flying high in India ?

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History

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IAS

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At a time when empires in Europe were crumbling before the might of Napoleon, it was Lord Wellesley who kept the British flag flying high in India. Lord Wellesley served as the Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805. He was known for his aggressive policies and expansionist approach, which resulted in the British East India Company gaining control over large parts of India through military conquest and alliances. Lord Wellesley implemented the doctrine of subsidiary alliance, signed treaties with Indian princely states, and pursued a policy of territorial acquisition. His actions significantly strengthened British control in India during a period of European turmoil.