Which of the following was the first state annexed by the British East India Company by implementing Doctrine of Lapse?
[A] Karauli
[B] Sambhalpur
[C] Nagpur
[D] Satara
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Correct Answer: D [Satara]
Notes:
The ruler of Satara, Appa Sahib died in 1848 with out leaving a natural heir, but he himself adopted a son before his death. Though, due to ‘Doctrine of Lapse’, Satara was annexed by British East India Company.
