Question

Define doctrine of lapse
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Answer 1

Answer:

The doctrine of lapse was a policy of annexation initiated by the British East India company in india in relation to the princely states, and applied until 1859, two year after company rule was succeeded by the British raj.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. British annexed the land when ruler died even his legal hier were present .

2. British annered their lands gradually

3. they annexed the following states very soon

they were - Satara , Nagpur , Jhansi

however British had to face some resistance by the Indians