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प्रश्न
What is meant by ‘Doctrine of Lapse’?
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उत्तर
This was a policy of annexation followed by Lord Dalhousie. The Doctrine meant that when a ruler of a dependent state died without a natural heir, the state was passed on to the English Company.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several change in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:
State any four changes in the administration of the British Government as a consequence of the Revolt.
Mention any two social evils that existed in India during the 19th century. What measures did the British Government take to stop them.
With reference to the British rule in India, mention two economic factors, which became the causes of the First War of Independence, 1857.
The First War of Independence, 1857, led to several changes. With reference to this explain the rights granted to the Indian Princes and Chiefs.
The great rising of 1857 was an important event which produced far reaching results. Explain the following with reference to the great uprising the changes introduced in the administrative set-up of the British territories in India.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
When and where did the Revolt of 1857 begin?
State whether the following statement is True or false:
The Indian soldiers were given lesser salaries as compared to their British counterparts.
Answer the following question:
Discuss the social and religious causes responsible for the Revolt of 1857.
The East India Company’s territorial power began to increased rapidly in India after which of the following Battles?
State two consequences of the First War of Indian Independence on the East India Company.
