Introduced the policy of ‘Doctrine of Lapse’
Indian states annexed through the Doctrine of Lapse were Satara (1848), Jaitpur and Sambalpur (1849) Baghatpur (1850), Udaipur (1852) Jhansi (1853) and Nagpur (1854).
Introduced the Woods Despatch known as the Magnacarta of English Education in India prepared by Charles Wood in 1854.
Boosted up the development of Railways and laid the first Railway line in 1853 from Bombay to Thane and Second from Calcutta to Raniganj.
Gave a great impetus to Post and Telegraph. Telegraphic lines were laid – first line from Calcutta to Agra.
Shimla was made summer Capital and Army Head Quarters.
Hindu Marriage Act was passed in 1856.
In 1853 started recruitment of the Covenanted Civil Service by competitive examination.
A Post Office Act was passed in 1854. Postage stamps were issued for the first time.
In 1855 the Santhal Uprising took place.
Abolished the title of the Nawab of Carnatic.

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