Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley

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1. When was Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley born?June 20, 1760
2. Where was Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley born?Ireland
3. What is the primary title?1st Marquess Wellesley
4. What is the governor-general of bengal?1798-1805
5. Who was Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley?He was a British leader from an Irish family who helped grow the British Empire in the late 1700s and early 1800s. He served as Governor‑General of Bengal, Foreign Secretary, and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
6. What did Richard Wellesley do in India?He led two big wars, the Fourth Anglo‑Mysore War and the Second Anglo‑Maratha War, which helped Britain take control of more land in India. He also used alliances to bring Indian states closer to Britain.

Anglo-Irish Aristocracy: A social class of wealthy landowners in Ireland with English ancestry, often holding significant political influence.
Geopolitical Competition: Rivalry between countries or powers over territory, resources, and influence on a global scale.
Subsidiary Alliance: A system where Indian states accepted British protection and paid tribute in exchange for military support, leading to loss of sovereignty.
Hegemony: The dominance or leadership of one state or group over others.