Lord Dalhousie

The Marquis of Dalhousie was a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. He is known for expanding British control in India through administrative reforms, infrastructure development like railways and telegraphs, and the annexation of several princely states. His policies aimed to strengthen British authority but also caused resentment among Indian rulers and citizens. Dalhousie played a significant role in shaping modern India's governance and infrastructure during the colonial period.