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Question
Which policy was used by Lord Dalhousie against Rani Laxmi Bai?
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Solution
- Lord Dalhousie used the policy of “The Doctrine of Lapse” against Rani Laxmi Bai.
- The application of the Doctrine of Lapse aroused great discontentment among the Rani of Jhansi when, after the death of the ruler of Jhansi, their adopted son Anand Rao was not recognised as a legitimate successor to the throne.
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