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Lord Wellesley pursued an aggressive policy with native rulers and largely succeeded in achieving his aim of making the Company the supreme power in India. Related posts: Modern History Simplified: Learn all about Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793) – Governor general of India and his achievements.
9 de ago. de 2023 · However, it gained prominence under the tenure of Lord Wellesley, who, during his rule from 1798 to 1805, shifted from a policy of non-intervention to establishing subsidiary alliances. This strategic shift significantly bolstered British influence in India. Enroll now for UPSC Online Coaching. Features of the Subsidiary Alliance System
A leading political and military figure of the 19th century, the Duke of Wellington is best remembered for his defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo in 1815. As a general, he was renowned for his stunning defensive skills. His battle plans are still studied in military academies today. 9 min read.
25 de nov. de 2023 · The Widow Remarriage Act also known as the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act and Act XV, 1856 by Lord Dalhousie legalised the remarriage of Hindu widows in India under the British. The Act marked a key juncture in the reformation of Indian society during the 19th century. Moreover, the Widow Remarriage Act protected the rights of widows, particularly ...
8 de jan. de 2019 · Authored novels in Bengali. Translated into Bengali novels/short stories of Leo Tolstoy, Eric Maria Remarque, D.H.Lawrence, Harold Robbins, Guy de Maupassant, Somerset Maugham and others. Also compiled collections of short stories from Africa and Third World. Interested in literature, history, music, sports and international films.
WELLESLEY, RICHARD COLLEY (1760–1842), governor-general of India (1798–1805). Richard Colley Wellesley, Earl Mornington and Marquess Wellesley, was born into the English "ascendancy" in Ireland. First elected to the British House of Commons in 1784, his introduction to Indian affairs came with his appointment in 1793 to the Board of Control ...
8 de nov. de 2019 · The current Duke is the first not to have served in the army – though his youngest son, Lord Fred Wellesley is keeping the tradition alive in the Household Cavalry. Other Dukes (often called Arthur) were well known for being the rumoured inspiration behind Jane Eyre’s Lord Rochester (2nd Duke), being a member of right-wing, anti-Semitic groups in the 1930s (5th Duke), and being very fat ...
