The Doctrine of Lapse and Annexations
The aggressive policies of Dalhousie and Wellesley to bring Indian princely states under direct British control.
Key Questions
- 1What was the Doctrine of Lapse and how was it applied?
- 2How did Subsidiary Alliances weaken Indian rulers?
- 3Why did the annexation of Awadh cause widespread resentment?
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