Question

Briefly explain the doctrine of lapse which states were annexed on its basis

Answer 1

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Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy introduced by the British Governor General Lord Dalhousie, in order to bring the princely states under their control .

It stated that if any ruler died without a natural male heir the kingdom what directly come under the rule of British.

Even adopted male heirs didn't come into consideration.

Many princely states such as Jhansi , Satara , Sambalpur , Nagpur , Udaipur and etc.

Answer 2

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Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy introduced by the British Governor General Lord Dalhousie, in order to bring the princely states under their control .

It stated that if any ruler died without a natural male heir the kingdom what directly come under the rule of British.

Even adopted male heirs didn't come into consideration.

Many princely states such as Jhansi , Satara , Sambalpur , Nagpur , Udaipur and etc.