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Doctrine of lapse ncert class 8

Answer 1

The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy applied by the British East India Company in India before 1858. ... The policy is most commonly associated with Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor General for the East India Company in India between 1848 and 1856.

Answer 2

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. It was a grievance of the independent ruler against the British.

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