1. The revolt of 1857 was the landmark in the history of India's struggle for independence. Justify the
statement with any three arguments.
2. What was the Doctrine of Lapse and how did it affect the rulers of India?
3. Explain subsidiary alliances with the help of examples.
4. How did the economic policies of the British adversely affect the Indian economy?
5. Why is the Revolt of 1857 called the First War of Independence? What were its immediate causes?
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Answer:
The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy applied by the British East India Company in India until 1859. ... The latter supplanted the long-established right of an Indian sovereign without an heir to choose a successor. In addition, the British decided whether potential rulers were competent enough.3,Under this alliance, the princely states handed over authority over their armed forces and external relations to the British government. In return, the British allowed the princely state autonomy over internal affairs. An example of such an alliance was the one between the Nizam of Hyderabad and the East India company.4,They exported raw materials from India at cheap rates and imported finished goods from Britain which adversely affected the Indian industries and economy as a whole. 2. The British imposed heavy duties on exportation of Indian goods and no duties were levied on British goods.
I can't understand first and last question so sorry