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When was Dalhousie appointed as Governor-General of India?
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Dalhousie served as the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. During his tenure, he introduced significant administrative, social, and economic reforms that left a lasting impact on the country. His major contributions included the introduction of the railways, the development of telegraph networks, the reorganization of the postal system, the reform of the education system, and the annexation of Punjab and Oudh.
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