What was the 'Doctrine of Lapse' used by Lord Dalhousie in India?
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Correct answer: The right of the British to annex any princely state without a direct male heir
The Doctrine of Lapse allowed the British to take control of several Indian states, such as Jhansi and Oudh. This aggressive expansionism was a major grievance that contributed to the outbreak of the 1857 Rebellion.
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