Under whom did Britain become the predominant power in India?
A
Lord Hastings
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B
Lord Dalhousie
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C
Lord Hardinge
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D
Lord Minto
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Solution
The correct option is B Lord Dalhousie Lord Dalhousie took advantage of every opportunity to acquire Indian territory and integrate it into the British Empire. Under him, Britain became the predominant power in India.