Who introduced a uniform postage system in India?

William Bentinck

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Lord Rippon

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Lord Dalhousie

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Lord Cornwallis

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The correct option is C Lord Dalhousie
Dalhousie introduced uniform postage system in India. In 1854, a new Post Office Act was passed. Under this system a Director General was appointed to supervise the works of Post Office in all the Presidencies.; a uniform rate of half anna per letter was introduced and first time Postage Stamps were introduced.

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