Which of the following kingdoms was not annexed by the East India Company under the 'Doctrine of Lapse'?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Mysore
Explanation:
● The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy applied by Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). It stated that any princely state under the company's influence would be annexed if the ruler died without a natural heir.
● Mysore was annexed through the Subsidiary Alliance system and the Anglo-Mysore Wars, not the Doctrine of Lapse.
Information Booster:
● Satara was the first state to be annexed under this doctrine (1848).
● Jhansi was annexed in 1854, leading to Rani Lakshmi Bai's participation in the 1857 revolt.
Additional Knowledge:
● Awadh was annexed in 1856 on the grounds of "misgovernance," not the Doctrine of Lapse.