The strategy of Divide and Rule was adopted by __________.
A
Lord Curzon
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B
Lord Wellesley
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C
Lord Minto
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D
Lord Canning
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Solution
The correct option is C Lord Minto The strategy of DIvide and Rule was adopted by Lord Minto. The British Government anticipating danger from the side of Indians in near future because of the growth of unity under the spell of nationalism decided to apply the policy of ' Divide and Rule' to break the unity of the people. Lord Minto decided to use the Indian Muslims against the Hindus and against the Congress.