Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard

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1. When was Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard born?January 22, 1858
2. When did Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard die?April 11, 1945
3. What is the full title?Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard
4. What is the major policy?Advocated and implemented the doctrine of 'indirect rule' in colonial administration
5. Who was Frederick Lugard?Frederick Lugard was a British explorer and leader who helped shape countries in Africa and Asia. He is best known for creating modern Nigeria.
6. What did Frederick Lugard do in Nigeria?He was High Commissioner of Northern Nigeria from 1900 to 1906 and later Governor of both Northern and Southern Nigeria. In 1914 he merged the two into one colony, forming Nigeria, and became its first Governor-General.

Imperialism: A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Indirect Rule: A system of governance where local rulers are used to administer a colony under the authority of the imperial power.
Amalgamation: The process of combining two or more entities, such as territories, into a single unit.
Colonial Administration: The management and governance of colonies by a ruling power.