Question

The political cause if the great revolution of 1857

Answer 1

policy of doctrine of lapse, it was an policy purpotedly used by Lord Dalhousie as per any princely state or territory under British East India company would automatically be annexed if the ruler died without the male heir.

Answer 2

Answer:

The main political cause for the great revolt of 1857 was the policy of Doctrine of Lapse. It was an annexation policy purportedly used by Lord Dalhousie as per which any princely state or territory under the British East India Company would automatically be annexed if the ruler died without a male heir.