Episode 3 of 3

Formal Annexation

When: May 1854
Where: Jhansi
Part of: British annexation of Jhansi under the doctrine of lapse, 1854

Jhansi State formally lapsed to the East India Company in May 1854 after appeals failed.

None of the Rani's appeals came to fruition, and Jhansi lapsed to the Company in May 1854. The state was renamed the Jhansi State, marking the end of the Newalkar dynasty's rule under the doctrine of lapse.

Sources

Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
Jhansi State Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-06

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