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1. 1.

   What was the nature of revolts against the British before the First War of Independence?

2. 2.

   Why was the "War of 1857" hailed as the First War of Independence?

3. 3.

   Mention two political causes of the First War of Independence.

4. 4.

   Name two ways in which the British expanded their territorial power in India.

5. 5.

   What was the Subsidiary Alliance? Name two Indian states brought under the British control using the Subsidiary Alliance.

6. 6.

   Explain the term: Doctrine of Lapse.

   Name the two states annexed by the British using the Doctrine of Lapse.