Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. He implemented the Doctrine of Lapse and was instrumental in the annexation of several Indian states, including Awadh in 1856, which was justified on the grounds of misgovernance. The phrase "a cherry that will drop into our mouth one day" reflects his imperialistic ambitions and belief in the inevitability of British expansion.
"A cherry that will drop into our mouth one day.” Who said this about the annexation of Awadh in 1851?
Asked in School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2022 4 2022 · Topic: Governor/Governor General/Viceroy (Key administrative reforms and policies)
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