Question

There was discontent among the rulers of the princely states during the time of Lord Dalhousie because ______.

Options

• he imposed unjust laws on his subjects.

• he imposed a ban on Indian trade.

• he adopted the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’.

• he cut allowances of Indian soldiers.

Answer 1

There was discontent among the rulers of the princely states during the time of Lord Dalhousie because he adopted the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’.