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Where was Lord Dalhousie born?

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Where was Lord Dalhousie born?
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Yogita Ingle 5 years, 7 months ago

  • Lord Dalhousie was born James Andrew Broun-Ramsay to George Ramsay (9th Earl of Dalhousie) and his wife. The family was of Scottish origin.
  • He studied at Harrow School and Christ Church College, Oxford.
  • He entered active politics in 1837 when he was elected to the House of Commons.
  • He was appointed the Governor-General of India and Governor of Bengal on 12th January 1848.
  • Dalhousie regarded his chief aim in India the consolidation of British power. He was known to be a hard worker but was also authoritarian and tough.
  • His estimate is something of a controversy. He was responsible for introducing a variety of modern reforms such as the railways, telegraph and postal networks, and public works in India. The Ganga Canal was completed during his tenure.
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