Multiple choice

Under the Doctrine of Lapse the British Governor Lord Dalhausie, which one of the following states of Uttar Pradesh was not surrendered to the British Government?

  1. Jhansi

  2. Jalaun

  3. Kanpur

  4. Hamirpur

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Explanation

Under the Doctrine of Lapse, Jhansi, Jalaun, and Hamirpur were annexed by Lord Dalhousie. Kanpur (Cawnpur) was already under British control before the Doctrine of Lapse was implemented, so it was not 'surrendered' under this policy.