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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Correct answer: Lord Wellesley. Lord Wellesley ensured British dominance in India. Serving as Governor-General from 1798 to 1805, Wellesley was known for his aggressive expansionist policies. He implemented the Doctrine of Subsidiary Alliance, signed treaties with Indian states, and pursued territorial acquisition, greatly expanding British control over India amidst European turmoil. Lord Wellesley’s Subsidiary alliance system was applied for taking over the administration of Tanjore and Carnatic. He also concluded the Treaty of Bassein (1802) with the Peshwas. 182

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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