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British Colonial Policies in India which are important for Prelims and GS-1-Mains 1. Policy of Ring-Fence • Introduced by: Lord Warren Hastings (1773–1785) • Objective: Establish buffer zones around British territories to protect against external threats. • Implementation: Formed alliances with neighboring states, providing them with military support to deter invasions. 2. Subsidiary Alliance • Introduced by: Lord Wellesley (1798–1805) • Objective: Expand British influence by making Indian states dependent on British military power. • Terms: Indian rulers accepted British forces within their territories and refrained from independent foreign relations, effectively losing sovereignty. 3. Doctrine of Lapse • Propounded by: Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856) • Objective: Annex princely states lacking a direct male heir. • Outcome: Several states, including Satara and Jhansi, were annexed, leading to discontent among Indian rulers. 4.…