After his experiences in the American Revolution, Lord Charles Cornwallis was put in charge of Indian possessions in 1786.What characterized his rule in India?
A) He dismissed corrupt officials and insisted Indian customs and religions were to be respected.
B) He strongly encouraged Christian missionary activity to weaken the nawabs.
C) He started an aggressive military campaign to crush local rulers and fought the Battle of Plassey.
D) He declared himself the Raj and tried to lead India to independence form Great Britain.
E) He was ineffective and accomplished very little as the British Governor of India.
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