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Which of the following political causes made native rulers move towards the First War of Indian Independence against the Company's rule?

A

Subsidiary Alliance

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Doctrine of Lapse

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Annexation of territories by rulers

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Annexation of territories by the company

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The correct options are
A Subsidiary Alliance
B Doctrine of Lapse
D Annexation of territories by the company
Subsidiary Alliance, doctrine of Lapse, annexation of territories by the Company, removal of kings, and disrespect towards the Mughal Emperor were the political causes which made native rulers inch towards the First War of Indian Independence.

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