The last major extension of British Indian territory, through the 'Doctrine of Lapse', took place under ________.
Q1. The last major extension of British Indian territory, through the 'Doctrine of Lapse', took place under ________.
Answer: Lord Dalhousie
Explanation: Lord Dalhousie (Governor-General 1848–1856) was the principal architect of the Doctrine of Lapse, using it to annex several Indian states including Satara, Nagpur, and Jhansi.