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What were the British policies that demoralised Indian rulers and chiefs?
The British policies of annexation and conquest.
Which policies particularly infused a sense of deprivation and discontent among the Indian rulers and chiefs?
The Subsidiary Alliance and the Doctrine of Lapse.
Which event intensified the sense of hurt among the company's sepoys?
The annexation of Awadh in 1856.
What announcement did Governor General Dalhousie make regarding the privileges of the Mughal Emperor's descendants?
After the death of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II, his descendants would no longer enjoy the royal privileges.
What happened to the pension of Nana Sahib following the death of Peshwa Baji Rao II?
Nana Sahib was refused the pension the Peshwa had been getting.
Test your knowledge on the British policies of annexation and conquest in India that demoralized Indian rulers and chiefs. Explore the Subsidiary Alliance, Doctrine of Lapse, and the annexation of Awadh in 1856. Learn about the impact of these policies on the sepoys and the sense of deprivation it caused.
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