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What was the primary method used by the British to conquer Indian territories after the Battle of Plassey?
What was the primary method used by the British to conquer Indian territories after the Battle of Plassey?
- Offering economic incentives
- Fighting wars (correct)
- Forcing kingdoms to sign the Subsidiary Alliance System
- Implementing the Doctrine of Lapse
Which policy allowed the British to take over Indian kingdoms if the ruler died without leaving a male heir?
Which policy allowed the British to take over Indian kingdoms if the ruler died without leaving a male heir?
- Doctrine of Lapse (correct)
- Policy of Assimilation
- Subsidiary Alliance System
- Doctrine of Annexation
What action by the British led to the annexation of states like Jhansi, Satara, and Nagpur?
What action by the British led to the annexation of states like Jhansi, Satara, and Nagpur?
- Granting independence to the rulers
- Enforcing the Doctrine of Lapse (correct)
- Signing trade agreements
- Providing military protection
What was the pretext used by Lord Dalhousie to annex Awadh?
What was the pretext used by Lord Dalhousie to annex Awadh?
Why did the Indian princes become puppet rulers under British rule?
Why did the Indian princes become puppet rulers under British rule?
What disrespectful action was taken by the British towards Bahadur Shah Zafar?
What disrespectful action was taken by the British towards Bahadur Shah Zafar?
What did Lord Canning declare Bahadur Shah Zafar as?
What did Lord Canning declare Bahadur Shah Zafar as?
What action by the British filled many Indians with anger against the British rule?
What action by the British filled many Indians with anger against the British rule?
What caused Rani Laxmibai to become a fierce enemy of the British?
What caused Rani Laxmibai to become a fierce enemy of the British?
How did the British view themselves in relation to Indians?
How did the British view themselves in relation to Indians?
What was one socio-religious cause that led to Indian disapproval of British interference?
What was one socio-religious cause that led to Indian disapproval of British interference?
What issue did Indians have with the law passed in 1850 regarding property inheritance?
What issue did Indians have with the law passed in 1850 regarding property inheritance?
