define doctrine of lapse
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Doctrine of lapse was a policy of annexation followed by Lord Dalhousie, according to this policy if the ruler of a dependent state died without a heir, his adopted son would not be allowed to occupy the throne and that state would be annexed to the British empire in India.
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The doctrine of lapse was a policy from British in which they decided that if the king has a son, he will become the new king of that kingdom, but if the king does not have a son, his kingdom will be snatched away.
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