Question

Arrange the annexation of following states under Lord Dalhousie in chronological order:
A. Awadh
B. Satara
C. Nagpur
D. Udaipur
E. Jhansi

• A. A, B, C, D, E
• B. B, D, E, C, A
• C. E, D, C, B, A
• D. C, B, A, E, D

Hint:

Remembering the dates of key events during Lord Dalhousie’s tenure can help in correctly ordering the annexations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Concept
Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. During his tenure, he implemented the Doctrine of Lapse, which led to the annexation of several princely states.

Step 2: Meaning
The Doctrine of Lapse stated that if a ruler died without a natural heir or adopted one, the state would be annexed by the British East India Company. This policy was used to justify the annexation of various Indian states during Lord Dalhousie's time.

Step 3: Analysis
Awadh (Option A): Annexed in 1856. Satara (Option B): Annexed in 1848 due to the death of the Raja without a natural heir and the rejection of an adopted heir. Nagpur (Option C): Annexed in 1853 after the death of the Nizam Sahib without a natural heir. Udaipur (Option D): Annexed in 1843 due to the death of Maharana Ranawat without an adopted heir. Jhansi (Option E): Annexed in 1854 after the death of Rani Lakshmibai's adoptive father, adopting a policy similar to the Doctrine of Lapse. By arranging these states according to their annexation dates under Lord Dalhousie: Satara (1848) Udaipur (1843) Jhansi (1854) Nagpur (1853) Awadh (1856) We can see that the correct chronological order is B, D, E, C, A.

Step 4: Conclusion
The states were annexed in the following order: Satara, Udaipur, Jhansi, Nagpur, and finally Awadh under Lord Dalhousie's tenure. Final Answer: (B)