Question

11. Why was Jhansi annexed by the British? a. Because it was being misgoverned by the Indian ruler b. Because the king died without leaving a natural heir C. Because the rulers of Jhansi refused to maintain British troops on their land d. Because the people of Jhansi revolted and killed several officers of the British army​

Answer 1

Answer:

After the death of the raja in November 1853 because Damodar Rao was adopted, the British East India Company, under Governor-General Lord Dalhousie, applied the Doctrine of Lapse, rejecting Damodar Rao's claim to the throne and annexing the state to its territories.

Answer 2

Answer:

because the king died without a leaving a natural heir.