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Who among the following was the great protagonist of the 'Doctrine of Lapse'?

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UPSSSC PET 2021 Question Paper (24-Aug-2021) (Shift 2)
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Lord Dalhousie

Lord Dalhousie , who served as the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856, is prominently known as the main architect and vigorous implementer of the ' Doctrine of Lapse '. States annexed under Lord Dalhousie's administration using this doctrine include:

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