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ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Question 4 of 25

The First War of Independence, 1857 — Question 7

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Question 7

Explain the term: Doctrine of Lapse. Name the two States annexed by the British using the Doctrine of Lapse.

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According to Doctrine of Lapse, if an Indian ruler died without a male heir his kingdom would come under the Company's territory in India.

The two States annexed by the British using the Doctrine of Lapse are Jhansi and Nagpur.