British Expansion in India Post Battle of Plassey

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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?

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?

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?

Alleged mismanagement Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Indian princes become puppet rulers under British rule?

As a result of being forced to sign the Subsidiary Alliance System Signup and view all the answers

What disrespectful action was taken by the British towards Bahadur Shah Zafar?

Prohibiting him from residing in Red Fort Signup and view all the answers

What did Lord Canning declare Bahadur Shah Zafar as?

The last king of the Mughal dynasty Signup and view all the answers

What action by the British filled many Indians with anger against the British rule?

Refusing pension to Nan Sahib Signup and view all the answers

What caused Rani Laxmibai to become a fierce enemy of the British?

Annexation of her kingdom of Jhansi Signup and view all the answers

How did the British view themselves in relation to Indians?

As racially superior Signup and view all the answers

What was one socio-religious cause that led to Indian disapproval of British interference?

Passing the Widow Remarriage Act Signup and view all the answers

What issue did Indians have with the law passed in 1850 regarding property inheritance?

It was seen as a way to convert Indians to Christianity Signup and view all the answers

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