Question

Which states were merged into the British empire due to Doctrine of Lapse ?

• A. Nagpur
• B. Sambalpur
• C. Both a and b
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both a and b

Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy purportedly devised by Lord Dalhousie as per which any princely state or territory under the British East India Company would automatically be annexed if the ruler died without a male heir. States annexed under this policy were:

1. The States of Satara (1848 AD)

2. Jaipur (1849 AD)

3. Sambhalpur (1849 AD)

4. Bahat (1850 A.D)

5. Udaipur (1852 AD)

6. Jhansi (1853 AD)

7. Nagpur (1854 AD)