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What was the British belief in Indian political, economic, and cultural life called?
What was the British belief in Indian political, economic, and cultural life called?
British paramountcy
What was the British technique called that involved prohibiting a Hindu ruler without a natural heir from adopting a successor and then annexing his land after the ruler died or abdicated?
What was the British technique called that involved prohibiting a Hindu ruler without a natural heir from adopting a successor and then annexing his land after the ruler died or abdicated?
doctrine of lapse
Why did the mutiny break out in the Bengal army?
Why did the mutiny break out in the Bengal army?
It was only in the military sphere that Indians were organized
What was the pretext for the revolt?
What was the pretext for the revolt?
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What discontent was growing among the Brahmans in India?
What discontent was growing among the Brahmans in India?
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