Question

Citing what reason was jhansi annexed?who was the leader of jhansi at the time

Answer 1

Rani lakshmi bai was the leader of jhansi at the time it was annexed.Under the conditions of doctrine of lapse that anatural heir of the king would only be allowed to ascend the throne rani laxmibai's adopted son was deemed ineligible and jhansi was annexed.

Answer 2

Answer: Rani lakshmibai was the ruler of jhansi. Due to yhe rule of doctrine lapse and the refusal of the British to accept her adopted apn as the rightful ruler of jhansi amde her their sworn enemy.