Multiple choice

Which of the following British Governor-Generals introduced postage stamps in India?

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord Auckland

  3. Lord Canning

  4. Lord William Bentinck
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Explanation

Lord Dalhousie introduced postage stamps in India in 1854 as part of his modernization initiatives. This postal reform made communication more efficient and standardized. The first stamp featured Queen Victoria's portrait. Dalhousie's tenure (1848-1856) saw major infrastructure and administrative reforms.

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