Consider the following Princely States of the British rule in India:

1. Jhansi
2. Sambalpur
3. Satara

The correct chronological order in which they were annexed by the British is:

1. 1‑2‑3
2. 1‑3‑2
3. 3‑2‑1
4. 3‑1‑2

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• The annexations took place under the policy of the Doctrine of Lapse introduced by Lord Dalhousie. Satara was annexed first in 1848, followed by Sambalpur in 1849, and Jhansi in 1854.

Answer: (c) 3‑2‑1