Question

Citing what reason was jhansi annexed?Who was the leader of jhansi at that time​

Answer 1

Answer:

British annexed jhansi through the policy of "Doctrine of Lapse".

Explanation:

Rani Lakshmi Bai wanted her adopted son to be put on the throne of jhansi. However British rejected her demand through Doctrine of Lapse. According to Doctrine of Lapse any ruler must be succeeded by their natural heir and not any adopted sons. Rani Lakshmi Bai was the leader of Jhansi at that time

Answer 2

The stated reason under which Jhansi was annexed was the the ruler of Jhansi did not have a biological heir. Instead, he had designated his adopted son as his heir. To the British, this was unacceptable under the Doctrine of Lapse. The leader of Jhansi at that time was Rani Lakshmi Bai.