Discussion :: Modern Indian History
- The State Jhansi was made a part of the British Empire in India through
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A.
Doctrine of Lapse |
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B.
Policy of Subsidiary Alliance |
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C.
War against Rani Lakshmi Bai |
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D.
None of the above |
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Answer : Option A
Explanation :
Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse i.e any princely state under the direct influence of East India Company, as a vassal state under the British Subsidiary system, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either “manifestly in competent or died without a male heir. The series of state annexed - Satara, Jaipur, Sambhal pur, Jhansi(1854).
Exam: (SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III-2012)
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