How far was the Doctrine of Lapse responsible for the Revolt of 1857?
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Doctrine of lapse is one of the major cause of revolt. According to this Doctrine if any ruler die without any male heir their regions will be annexed and came under British control. Several princely states like satara, jhansi, udiapur were annexed. But by annexation of awadh, it created an atmosphere of rebellion.
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Doctrine of lapse is one of the major cause of revolt. According to this Doctrine if any ruler die without any male heir their regions will be annexed and came under British control. Several princely states like satara, jhansi, udiapur were annexed. But by annexation of awadh, it created an atmosphere of rebellion. It adversely affected the sepoy's purse. Like he have to pay higher taxes on land of his family. Also statement made by Dalhousie that he wanted to free people from nawab's mismanagement and taluqdars oppression but got no relief further added anger among peoples. It also created panic among rulers of native states.