The Doctrine of Lapse

The Mughal Empire

The British East India Company (correct)

The Indian National Congress

The Maratha Empire

A military strategy used by the British during colonial times.

A legal principle in India that allowed the British East India Company to annex Indian states. (correct)

A political doctrine that promotes the idea of a strong central government.

A religious belief system practiced in ancient India.

To expand British control and annex Indian states (correct)

To promote religious tolerance in India

To establish a democratic government in India

To protect the rights of Indian rulers

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