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Under whose rule did the transformation into the Victorian Raj period occur?
Queen Victoria
Lord Canning
Napoleon III
Dalhousie's
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Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856, played a pivotal role in shaping the Victorian Raj period. During his tenure, he introduced significant administrative and infrastructural reforms, including the introduction of the railways, telegraph, and the codification of Indian law. These developments transformed the landscape of India, modernizing its infrastructure and connecting different parts of the country.
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