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Sir George Barlow

Sir George Barlow (1763-1846) Background & Early Career: Bengal civilian who joined the Company’s civil service in 1778; worked under

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Richard Wellesley

Richard Wellesley (1798-1805): Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley (1760-1842) served as Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805. He is considered

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John Shore

John Shore (1751-1834): Governor-General of Bengal (1793-1798) Background and Career Sir John Shore was an accomplished administrator and expert in

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Biography of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Early Life and Background Born: October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat, to Jhaverbhai Patel and Ladba

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Charles Cornwallis

Charles Cornwallis: Architect of British Administrative Reforms in India Overview Full Name: Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess and 2nd Earl Cornwallis

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Conquest of Punjab

The Conquest of Punjab by the British Background and Political Context Conquest of Punjab: Following the death of Maharaja Ranjit

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Conquest of Sindh

The Conquest of Sindh by British (1843) Background and Political Context The British conquest of Sindh represents one of the

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Conquest of the Marathas by the British

The Conquest of the Marathas by the British: Struggle with Marathas, Wars, and Administration Changes Introduction The British conquest of

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Conquest of Mysore

The Conquest of Mysore by the British The British conquest of Mysore unfolded through four major wars fought between 1767

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Conquest of Bengal

The Conquest of Bengal by the British The British conquest of Bengal marked a watershed moment in Indian history, transforming

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