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Answer the following question briefly:

Name the state annexed through the Doctrine of Lapse.


The doctrine of Lapse was a policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie. This was introduced mainly to extend the British Empire. On this basis, British had annexed states of Jaipur, Satara, Sambhalpur, Udaipur, Jhansi and Nagpur.


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