Which among the following statements is wrong about the Doctrine of Lapse?

Udaipur was annexed under Doctrine of Lapse in 1852, but later, in 1860, the king's rule was re-established.

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Doctrine of Lapse was widely enforced during the period of Lord Dalhousie.

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Jhansi was annexed under doctrine of Lapse in year 1854.

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Awadh was annexed under Doctrine of Lapse in 1853.

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The correct option is D Awadh was annexed under Doctrine of Lapse in 1853.
Awadh was not annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse. The British annexed Awadh later due to misgovernance by the Nawab.

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Which among the following statements is wrong about the Doctrine of Lapse?

The correct option is D Awadh was annexed under Doctrine of Lapse in 1853.Awadh was not annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse. The British annexed Awadh later due to misgovernance by the Nawab.

The correct option is D Awadh was annexed under Doctrine of Lapse in 1853.
Awadh was not annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse. The British annexed Awadh later due to misgovernance by the Nawab.