Great Personalities - D

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Dalhousi, Lord : was the British Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. His period of office was known for extensive annexations and as far as the consolidation of British power in India is concerned, he ranks with Wellesley and Hastings. He introduced the doctrine of lapse.

Darwin, Charles (1809-82) : He was the exponent of the theory of Natural Selection (theory of evolution) and author of The Origin of Species.

Dharmapala : was son of Gopala of the famous Pala dynasty. He was one of the greatest kings that ever ruled Bengal. His succession to the throne took place in A.D. 780. He was involved in the contest with the Pratiharas and Rashtrakutas. He established a great Tantrik University in 810 AD.

Dipankar, Atiza : was the famous teacher of Vikramsila University founded by King Dharmapala of Pala dynasty in 810 AD.

Dorjee, Phu : First Indian to climb Mt. Everest without using oxygen.

Dupleix : French statesman; appointed Governor of French East Indian possessions in 1742. After Clive’s victory at Plassey he returned to France and fell into disgrace and poverty.

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