Practice Change In Policy Towards Indian Princes (6.7.3)

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Question 1.
What was the Doctrine of Lapse?
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Think about one aspect of British policy towards Indian states.
Question 2.
Why was the assurance to princes significant?
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Consider the context of post-revolt relations.
3Question 3.
What was the primary change in British policy towards Indian princes after the Uprising of 1857?
- Increased annexations
- Guaranteeing kingdoms
- Limited military presence
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Think about intentions behind the policy change.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Doctrine of Lapse was enforced more rigorously after the Uprising.
- True
- False
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Consider the context of the uprising.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the shift in British policy towards Indian princes could have influenced public sentiment during the colonial period.
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Think of social dynamics in feudal settings.
Question 6.
Assess the potential long-term effects of reassured relations with Indian princes on future independence movements.
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Consider the trajectory of political alliances and independence dynamics.

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