Question

Define doctrine of lapse​

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 years after Company rule was succeeded by the British Raj.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

The Doctrine of lapse

British annexed the land when the ruler died even his legal heir.

British annexed the land gradually.

They annexed the following states very soon .

They were :

satara , nagpure and jhansi .

however British face some resistance in by the Indians.