Legacy of Lord Wellesley
- He ardently tried to remove trade restrictions between Asia and Europe.
- Wellesley’s commercial policies, educational projects, and the costly wars he fought against Mysore and Marathas caused a massive drain on the public exchequer. This led to major disputes between him and the Court of Directors.
- Due to the dispute with the Court of Directors, he several times tried to resign from the post; however, due to public necessities, Wellesley had to continue till 1805.
- His legacy is marked by the wise policy of expansion he made to bring India under the British Dominion.
Lord Wellesley
Richard Colley Wellesley, also known as Lord Wellesley, was the British Politician and the fifth Governor-General of India. He served as the administrator of Fort Williams in India between 1798 and 1805. One of the most cunning breeds of British Administrators, his tenure was marked by massive victories over Indian kingdoms and policies to further spread the power of the British all over India.