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Which British Governor-General made military plans to annex Punjab?

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Warren Hastings

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Ellenborough

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Henry Hardinge

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Minto

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The correct option is B Ellenborough
Under Ellenborough's governance, the British annexed Kaithal and Gwalior after Sindh. Then, he started drawing military plans to conquer Punjab.

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