Which of the following British Governors-General is credited with introducing the 'Policy of Ring Fence' aimed at defending the frontiers of the East India Company's territories by creating buffer states?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Warren Hastings introduced the Policy of Ring Fence during his tenure as Governor-General, creating buffer zones like Awadh to defend Company territories against external threats from Marathas and Afghans. Later, Lord Wellesley replaced this defensive stance with the aggressive Subsidiary Alliance system.