Question

a few lines about doctrine of lapse policy introduced by the British in India.​

Answer 1

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The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy applied by the British East India Company in India until 1859. The latter supplanted the long-established right of an Indian sovereign without an heir to choose a successor. ... In addition, the British decided whether potential rulers were competent enough.

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Answer 2

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The Doctrine of Lapse. Governor General Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856) devised the policy of the Doctrine of Lapse. According to this policy, if an Indian ruler died without a male heir his kingdom would “lapse” and would become a part of the Company territory.