UPSC Prelims 2004·GS1·history·modern history

Consider the following Princely States of the British rule in India: 1. Jhansi 2. Sambalpur 3. Satara The correct chronological order in which they were annexed by the British is:

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  1. A1-2-3
  2. B1-3-2
  3. C3-2-1Correct
  4. D3-1-2

Explanation

The correct answer is C because it reflects the chronological order of annexation under Lord Dalhousie's Doctrine of Lapse. The timeline for the annexation of these states is as follows: 1. Satara was annexed in 1848. It was the first state to be annexed under this policy. 2. Sambalpur was annexed in 1849. 3. Jhansi was annexed in 1853. Therefore, the sequence 3-2-1 is the correct chronological order.
history: Consider the following Princely States of the British rule in India: 1. Jhansi 2. Sambalpur 3. Satara The correct chrono

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