Question

1. Using the following points describe the main political causes that led to the First War of Independence in 1857:
(a) British policy of Territorial Expansion under the pretext of the Doctrine of Lapse
(b) Annexation of Awadh
(c) Treatment meted out to Nana Saheb​

Answer 1

Explanation:

He devised a policy called the Doctrine of Lapse. This gave the Britishers a major territorial advantage. This way, Dalhousie annexed Satara, Nagpur, Jhansi and many other kingdoms. Another pretext used by Dalhousie to annex territories in India was misgovernment.