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Which one among the following States was first annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of lapse?

Nagpur

Jhansi

Sambhalpur

Satara

Explanation:

States annexed by the Doctrine of Lapse
In 1824, before the time of Dalhousie, the princely state of Kittur was acquired by the East India Company by this doctrine. Other states were also annexed in 1830’sand 1840’s through this doctrine.
After Dalhousie became the Governor General, in 1848, Satara was acquired asper this doctrine.
Other major states annexed by the Britishas per the Doctrine of Lapse:
Jaipur – 1849
Sambhalpur – 1849
Udaipur – 1852
Jhansi – 1853
Nagpur – 1854

By: Parvesh Mehta

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