Question

Define the Doctrine of Lapse. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Lord Dalhousie was the governor general of India from 1846-1956.
2. He stated that heirs adopted without the consent of the company could inherit only the private property of the deceased ruler and not his territory.
3. The prominent states to fall victim to the doctrine were Satara, Nagpur and Jhansi.

Answer 2

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Doctrine of Lapse was a policy adopted by Lord Dalhousie which stated that if a ruler of a territory or state under the British rule dies without a heir the territory will automatically pass on to the British Government.