Which of the following Governor Generals forced the Nizam of Hyderabad to give away Berar, a cotton producing area?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Lord Dalhousie.

Key Points

Lord Dalhousie served as the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856.
He is known for his aggressive policies of annexation, including the Doctrine of Lapse.
Under his administration, Berar was taken from the Nizam of Hyderabad.
Dalhousie's tenure saw significant infrastructural development, including the introduction of railways and telegraphs in India.

Additional Information

Lord Auckland
- Lord Auckland served as the Governor-General of India from 1836 to 1842.
- He is known for the First Anglo-Afghan War, which ended disastrously for the British.
Lord Wellesley
- Lord Wellesley was the Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805.
- He is known for his expansionist policies and the introduction of the Subsidiary Alliance system.
Lord William Bentinck
- Lord William Bentinck served as the Governor-General of India from 1828 to 1835.
- He is known for his social reforms, including the abolition of Sati and the suppression of Thuggee.