(4) Which states were annexed under Dalhousie's Policy of Annexation ?
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(1) Give brief information about the Battle of Plassey.
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annexation by war: Punjab and pegu
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- Sattara, Nagpur and Jhansi were the states annexed by this policy.
- Dalhousie's policy of annexation is called 'Doctrine of Lapse'.
- According to which if any ruler dies without a natural heir, who is a boy then the state will be annexed by the British.
- Sattara was the first princely state annexed using Doctrine of Lapse policy.
- The princely state of Jhansi was annexed because King Damodar Rao died without a heir.
- To regain the control of which, the King's wife, The renowned Jhansi Rani participated in First war of Indian Independence.
- Battle of Plassey happened in 1757.
- The British forces led by Robert Clive defeated the Nawab of Bengal.
- This marked the beginning of British rule in India.
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