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The 'Doctrine of Lapse' policy was particularly used by the British to annex which Indian state?
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Jhansi
Quiz Options
- Jhansi
- Hyderabad
- Mysore
- Travancore
Explanation & Context
The annexation of Jhansi in 1853 under the Doctrine of Lapse, due to the death of its ruler and the adoption of an heir, was a major grievance leading to the 1857 mutiny.
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