Which Governor General of British India had described the kingdom of Awadh as "acherry that will drop into our mouth one day"?
Lord Dalhousie
The correct answer is Lord Dalhousie.
States like Satara, Nagpur, Jhansi, and Sambalpur were annexed under this doctrine. Annexation on Grounds of Misgovernance: Used to annex states like Awadh, claiming that the local ruler was not governing properly and British administration was necessary for the welfare of the people. Wars and Conquests: Direct military conquest was used to annex states like Punjab and Sindh. These policies significantly expanded British territory and control, fundamentally changing the political landscape of India.
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