Who among the following is associated with the policy of ‘Masterly Inactivity’
(A) William Bentinck
(B) Lord Canning
(C) Lord Mayo
(D) John Lawrence
Correct Answer : John Lawrence
Question Asked : UPPCS (Pre) 1997
The policy of Masterly Inactivity regarding Anglo-Afghan war was started during the period of Lord Ellenborough and ended in the period of Lord Northbrook. This period is also known as the policy of ‘Masterly Inactivity’ period. Generally, it is known due to John Lawrence as during his tenure they got lots of opportunities to implement this policy. Masterly inactivity was primarily used by J.W.S. Wiley in the article of Edinburgh Review.
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