What led to Allan Octavian Hume's removal from the Secretariat in 1879?
His criticism of Lord Lytton's policies
Financial scandals
Poor governance
Health issues
Answer
Allan Octavian Hume was removed from the Secretariat in 1879 due to his criticism of Lord Lytton's policies. Hume believed that Lytton's policies were harming the Indian people and that he was not doing enough to protect their interests. As a result, Hume was outspoken in his criticism of Lytton, which eventually led to his removal from the Secretariat.
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