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What was the unique about the way in which these three Indian states slipped into British hands - Satara in 1848, Jhansi in 1853 and Nagpur in 1854?5
Q: What was the unique about the way in which these three Indian states slipped into British hands - Satara in 1848, Jhansi in 1853 and Nagpur in 1854?
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Because of the Doctrine of Lapse; if Hindu rulers did not have direct natural heirs, the British would impose their rule.