Which of the following was the first kingdom to be annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Satara
Under the Doctrine of Lapse a kingdom whose ruler died without a male heir passed to the Company. The states annexed were Satara (1848), Sambalpur (1850), Udaipur (1852), Nagpur (1853) and Jhansi (1854).