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Flashcards on Doctrine of Lapse
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What was the Doctrine of Lapse primarily used as?
A policy to annex Indian states without heirs.
Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
Lord Dalhousie
In which year was Satara first annexed under this doctrine?
1848
The Doctrine of Lapse violated which traditional practice?
Adoption of heirs.
What triggered widespread resentment amongst Indian princes?
Annexation of their states.
How did the Doctrine of Lapse relate to the British policy of expansion?
It was one of the tools for territorial annexations.
Which princely state was among the last to be annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?
Jhansi in 1853.
Which revolt was partly attributed to the anger against the Doctrine of Lapse?
The Revolt of 1857.
What principle of inheritance did this doctrine challenge?
The right of an Indian ruler to designate an heir.
After what event was the Doctrine of Lapse officially discontinued?
After the Revolt of 1857.
Why was the Doctrine of Lapse viewed as unfair by many Indian rulers?
It disregarded their customary laws of succession.
Who was the ruler of Jhansi that rebelled against the annexation due to the Doctrine of Lapse?
Rani Lakshmibai.
Did the Doctrine of Lapse apply to all Indian states?
No, it was applied selectively.
Which aspect of the British colonial policy does the Doctrine represent?
Aggressive territorial expansion.
What was the British East India Company's justification for the Doctrine of Lapse?
The policy was meant to improve governance in Indian states.
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Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
Lord Cornwallis
Lord Mountbatten
Lord Dalhousie
Lord Curzon
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What was the principle Doctrine of Lapse used to override?
British treaty rights
Traditional Indian inheritance laws
Revenue Collection
The East India Company's monopoly
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Which year marked the annexation of Satara under the Doctrine of Lapse?
1850
1848
1856
1845
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The Doctrine of Lapse was instrumental in fueling which rebellion?
The Revolt of 1857
The Boxer Rebellion
The Sepoy Mutiny
The Paika Rebellion
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What did the Doctrine of Lapse significantly impact?
Trade Policies
Cultural Exchanges
Indian Princely Succession
Educational Reforms
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What was the fate of the Doctrine of Lapse post-1857?
It was discontinued
It was more widely applied
It became a law
It was endorsed by Indian rulers
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Rani Lakshmibai was associated with which princely state affected by the Doctrine of Lapse?
Nagpur
Jhansi
Awadh
Mysore
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The doctrine focused on the annexation of states without a...
Standing army
Natural heir
British advisor
Signed treaty
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Which was NOT a direct result of the Doctrine of Lapse?
Annexation of States
Introduction of Railways
Increase in British Territories
Rise in Discontent
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Selectively applying the Doctrine of Lapse was seen as...
Unfair and arbitrary
Efficient and systematic
Beneficial to Indian states
Conducive to economic growth
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