63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017
Which Viceroy adopted an aggressive policy towards Afghanistan?
aLord Mayo
bLord Lytton✓ Correct
cLord Dufferin
dLord Canning
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
When Lord Lytton became Viceroy in 1876, the policy towards Afghanistan changed. The policy of “efficient inaction,” was replaced by a forward policy.
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