Question

Dalhousie imposed the Doctrine of _.​

Answer 1

Doctrine of lapse

Explanation:

Doctrine of lapse was the policy imposed by Dalhousie.

According to the policy if a dependent state had a ruler who died childless then the power will be transferred to the sovereign automatically.

Although adopted sons could perform the religious duties of the person but they had nothing to do in the political matters.

This issue was important because the fate of people in that state was highly dependent on the decision.

Answer 2

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Dalhousie imposed the Doctrine of Lapse.

More information about Doctrine of Lapse :-

• Under this policy The British wanted to expand their kingdom in India.

• The states which had no heir were annexed as according to the policy they had no ruling rights.

• The list of states which were annexed under Doctrine of Lapse are as follows :-

          (a) The States of Satara (1848)

          (b) Jaipur (1849)

          (c) Sambhalpur (1849)

          (d) Bahat (1850)

          (e) Udaipur (1852)

          (f) Jhansi (1853)

          (g) Nagpur (1854)

• If their was no biological heir to rule a state, then according to the policy they cannot adopt someone as their heir.

• Surendra Sai, a revolutionist from Orissa raised his voice against Doctrine of Lapse.