The Life of the Marquis of Dalhousie

William Lee-Warner

The Life of the Marquis of Dalhousie
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Legare Street Press
Published
18 July 2023
Pages
482
ISBN
9781019961162

The Life of the Marquis of Dalhousie

William Lee-Warner

This is a biography of James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie, a British statesman and colonial administrator who served as Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. The book covers his early life, political career, and achievements in India, such as the annexation of Punjab and the expansion of British rule in Burma and Afghanistan. It also discusses his controversial policies, such as the Doctrine of Lapse and the introduction of the English language in Indian education.

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