Question

What was the demand of Rani Laxmi bai of Jhansi and Nana Saheb,the adopted son of

Peshwa baji Rao II ,that was refused by the British?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Their demand was to accept their adopted son as heir of jhansi and become the next king. But British annexed Jhansi because of the doctrine of lapse.

Explanation:

The doctrine of lapse States that if a kingdom doesn't have male heir, then the kingdom would be annexed by the British.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Lakshmibai of Jhansi wanted the Company to recognize her adopted son as the heir to the kingdom after the death of her husband. But the British turned down her plea.